Deuteronomy 27:26

26 “Cursed is anyone who does not uphold the words of this law by carrying them out.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

Deuteronomy 27:26 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
26 Cursed be he that confirmeth not all the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say, Amen.
English Standard Version (ESV)
26 "'Cursed be anyone who does not confirm the words of this law by doing them.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
New Living Translation (NLT)
26 ‘Cursed is anyone who does not affirm and obey the terms of these instructions.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’
The Message Bible (MSG)
26 God's curse on whoever does not give substance to the words of this Revelation by living them. All respond: Yes. Absolutely.
American Standard Version (ASV)
26 Cursed be he that confirmeth not the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say, Amen.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
26 "Whoever doesn't obey every word of these teachings will be cursed." Then all the people will say amen.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
26 'Cursed is anyone who does not put the words of this law into practice.' And all the people will say, 'Amen!'
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
26 "May anyone who doesn't honor the words of this law by obeying them be under the LORD's curse." Then all of the people will say, "Amen!"

Deuteronomy 27:26 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 27:26

Cursed [be] he that confirmeth not [all] the words of this
law to do them
That is, who does not perfectly perform all that the law requires, and continues to do so; for the law requires obedience, and that perfect and constant, and in failure thereof curses, in proof of which the apostle produces this passage, (See Gill on Galatians 3:10), for the reconciliation of these Scriptures, as to what seeming difference there is between them; and all the people shall say, Amen; (See Gill on Deuteronomy 27:15); (See Gill on Deuteronomy 27:16).

Deuteronomy 27:26 In-Context

24 “Cursed is anyone who kills their neighbor secretly.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”
25 “Cursed is anyone who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”
26 “Cursed is anyone who does not uphold the words of this law by carrying them out.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Leviticus 26:14; Deuteronomy 28:15; Psalms 119:21; Jeremiah 11:3; Galatians 3:10*
  • 2. Jeremiah 11:5
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