Deuteronomy 27:17

17 '1Cursed is he who moves his neighbor's boundary mark.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'

Deuteronomy 27:17 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 27:17

Cursed [be] he that removeth his neighbour's landmark
Removes it backward, and steals ground, as Jarchi explains it; this is commonly done secretly; see ( Deuteronomy 19:14 ) ; and all the people shall say Amen; (See Gill on Deuteronomy 27:15); (See Gill on Deuteronomy 27:16).

Deuteronomy 27:17 In-Context

15 'Cursed is the man who makes an idol or a molten image, an abomination to the LORD , the work of the hands of the craftsman, and sets it up in secret.' And all the people shall answer and say, 'Amen.'
16 'Cursed is he who dishonors his father or mother.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
17 'Cursed is he who moves his neighbor's boundary mark.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
18 'Cursed is he who misleads a blind person on the road.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
19 'Cursed is he who distorts the justice due an alien, orphan, and widow.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'

Cross References 1

  • 1. Deuteronomy 19:14; Proverbs 22:28
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