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Deuteronomy 27:17

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17 "Cursed is anyone who tampers with their neighbor's property lines." All the people will reply: "We agree!"

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).

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Deuteronomy 27:17 In-Context

15 "Cursed is anyone who makes an idol or an image—things detestable to the LORD, made by artisans—and sets it up secretly." All the people will reply: "We agree!"
16 "Cursed is anyone who belittles their father or mother." All the people will reply: "We agree!"
17 "Cursed is anyone who tampers with their neighbor's property lines." All the people will reply: "We agree!"
18 "Cursed is anyone who misleads a blind person on a road." All the people will reply: "We agree!"
19 "Cursed is anyone who obstructs the legal rights of immigrants, orphans, or widows." All the people will reply: "We agree!"
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