Deuteronomy 27:16

16 ¹“‘Cursed be anyone who dishonors his father or his mother. ’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen. ’

Deuteronomy 27:16 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 27:16

Cursed [be] he that setteth light by his father, or his
mother
That secretly despises them in his heart, and by looks and gestures mocks at them in a private manner, unseen by others, ( Proverbs 30:17 ) ; for if he publicly cursed them, that was cognizable by the civil magistrate, and he was to be put to death, ( Leviticus 20:9 ) . This follows next, as in the order of the ten commands, to that which respects the fear and worship of God; honouring parents being next to the glorifying of God, the Father of all:

and all the people shall say Amen;
applaud the righteous sentence, saying, "so let it be".

Deuteronomy 27:16 In-Context

14 And the Levites shall declare to all the men of Israel in a loud voice:

15 “‘Cursed be the man who makes a carved or cast metal image, an abomination to the Lord, a thing made by the hands of a craftsman, and sets it up in secret. ’ And all the people shall answer and say, ‘Amen. ’

16 “‘Cursed be anyone who dishonors his father or his mother. ’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen. ’

17 “‘Cursed be anyone who moves his neighbor’s landmark. ’ 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. ’

Cross References

• 1. 27:16 Ex. 20:12; 21:17; Lev. 19:3; See ch. 21:18-21