Deuteronomy 27:25

Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 27:25

BSB
Cursed is he who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person.' And let all the people say, 'Amen!'
AKJV
Cursed be he that takes reward to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen.
CPDV
Cursed be he who accepts gifts in order to strike down the life of innocent blood. And all the people shall say: Amen.
ERV
Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen.
NHEB
Cursed is he who takes a bribe to kill an innocent person.' All the people shall say, 'Amen.'
SMT
Cursed he taking a gift to strike the soul of innocent blood: and all the people said, Amen.

Commentary for Deuteronomy 27:25

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 27:25
Summary
Bribery to murder innocents brings curse
Place
Mount Ebal
Event
Curse for accepting payment for murder
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Curse