Deuteronomy 27:18

18 “Cursed is anyone who leads the blind astray on the road.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

Deuteronomy 27:18 in Other Translations

18 Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen.

18 "'Cursed be anyone who misleads a blind man on the road.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'

18 ‘Cursed is anyone who leads a blind person astray on the road.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’

18 God's curse on anyone who misdirects a blind man on the road. All respond: Yes. Absolutely.

18 'Cursed is the one who leads a blind person astray on the road.' And all the people will say, 'Amen!'

Deuteronomy 27:18 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 27:18

Cursed [be] he that maketh the blind to wander out of the
way
By directing him wrong knowingly, or laying a stumbling block in his way, ( Leviticus 19:14 ) . The Targum of Jonathan is,

``that maketh a traveller wander out of the way, who like a blind man;''

who knows his way no more than a blind man does. Jarchi interprets it,

``that blinds in anything, and gives evil counsel;''

which leads men to take wrong steps, whether in things civil, or moral, or religious; all which are usually done privately: and all the people shall say Amen; (See Gill on Deuteronomy 27:15); (See Gill on Deuteronomy 27:16).

Deuteronomy 27:18 In-Context

16 “Cursed is anyone who dishonors their father or mother.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

17 “Cursed is anyone who moves their neighbor’s boundary stone.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

18 “Cursed is anyone who leads the blind astray on the road.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

19 “Cursed is anyone who withholds justice from the foreigner, the fatherless or the widow.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

20 “Cursed is anyone who sleeps with his father’s wife, for he dishonors his father’s bed.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

Cross References

• 1. S Leviticus 19:14