Deuteronomy 27:16

Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 27:16

BSB

Cursed is he who dishonors his father or mother.' And let all the people say, 'Amen!'

AKJV

Cursed be he that sets light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.

CPDV

Cursed be he who does not honor his father and mother. And all the people shall say: Amen.

ERV

Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.

NHEB

Cursed is he who sets light by his father or his mother.' All the people shall say, 'Amen.'

SMT

Cursed he making light of his father and his mother: and all the people said, Amen.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 27:16

CursedH779VerbbehethatsettethlightH7034VerbbyhisfatherH1Noun MasculineorhismotherH517Noun FeminineAndallthepeopleH5971Noun MasculineshallsayH559Verb AmenH543

Commentary for Deuteronomy 27:16

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 27:16

Summary

Curse on disrespecting parents; people confirm

Place

Mount Ebal

Event

Curse against parental disrespect

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC