Thematic Bible

Deuteronomy 27:1

Then Moses and the elders of Israel commanded the people: "Pay attention to all the commandments I am giving you today.
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Deuteronomy 27:2

When you cross the Jordan River to the land the Lord your God is giving you, you must erect great stones and cover them with plaster.

Deuteronomy 27:3

Then you must inscribe on them all the words of this law when you cross over, so that you may enter the land the Lord your God is giving you, a land flowing with milk and honey just as the Lord, the God of your ancestors, said to you.

Deuteronomy 27:4

So when you cross the Jordan you must erect on Mount Ebal these stones about which I am commanding you today, and you must cover them with plaster.

Deuteronomy 27:5

Then you must build an altar there to the Lord your God, an altar of stones -- do not use an iron tool on them.

Deuteronomy 27:6

You must build the altar of the Lord your God with whole stones and offer burnt offerings on it to the Lord your God.

Deuteronomy 27:7

Also you must offer fellowship offerings and eat them there, rejoicing before the Lord your God.

Deuteronomy 27:8

You must inscribe on the stones all the words of this law, making them clear."

Deuteronomy 27:9

Then Moses and the Levitical priests spoke to all Israel: "Be quiet and pay attention, Israel. Today you have become the people of the Lord your God.
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Deuteronomy 27:10

You must obey him and keep his commandments and statutes that I am giving you today."
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Deuteronomy 27:11

Moreover, Moses commanded the people that day:

Deuteronomy 27:12

"The following tribes must stand to bless the people on Mount Gerizim when you cross the Jordan: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin.

Deuteronomy 27:13

And these other tribes must stand for the curse on Mount Ebal: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.

Deuteronomy 27:14

"The Levites will call out to every Israelite with a loud voice:

Deuteronomy 27:15

Cursed is the one who makes a carved or metal image -- something abhorrent to the Lord, the work of the craftsman -- and sets it up in a secret place.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!'

Deuteronomy 27:16

Cursed is the one who disrespects his father and mother.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!'

Deuteronomy 27:17

Cursed is the one who moves his neighbor's boundary marker.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!'

Deuteronomy 27:18

Cursed is the one who misleads a blind person on the road.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!'

Deuteronomy 27:19

Cursed is the one who perverts justice for the resident foreigner, the orphan, and the widow.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!'

Deuteronomy 27:20

Cursed is the one who has sexual relations with his father's former wife, for he dishonors his father.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!'

Deuteronomy 27:21

Cursed is the one who commits bestiality.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!'

Deuteronomy 27:22

Cursed is the one who has sexual relations with his sister, the daughter of either his father or mother.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!'

Deuteronomy 27:23

Cursed is the one who has sexual relations with his mother-in-law.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!'

Deuteronomy 27:24

Cursed is the one who kills his neighbor in private.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!'

Deuteronomy 27:25

Cursed is the one who takes a bribe to kill an innocent person.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!'

Deuteronomy 27:26

Cursed is the one who refuses to keep the words of this law.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!'