Deuteronomy 27:23

Cursed be he that lieth with his mother in law. And all the people shall say, Amen.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 27:23

BSB

Cursed is he who sleeps with his mother-in-law.' And let all the people say, 'Amen!'

AKJV

Cursed be he that lies with his mother in law. And all the people shall say, Amen.

CPDV

Cursed be he who lies with his mother-in-law. And all the people shall say: Amen.

ERV

Cursed be he that lieth with his mother in law. And all the people shall say, Amen.

NHEB

Cursed is he who lies with his mother-in-law.' All the people shall say, 'Amen.'

SMT

Cursed he lying with his daughter-in-law: and all the people said Amen.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 27:23

CursedH779VerbbehethatliethH7901VerbwithhismotherinlawH2859VerbAndallthepeopleH5971Noun MasculineshallsayH559Verb AmenH543

Commentary for Deuteronomy 27:23

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

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

Overview of Deuteronomy 27:23

Summary

In-law relations condemned by divine curse

Place

Mount Ebal

Event

Curse against unlawful marital union

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC