Deuteronomy 27:17

17 ¹“‘Cursed be anyone who moves his neighbor’s landmark. ’ 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 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. ’

19 “‘Cursed be anyone who perverts the justice due to the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow. ’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen. ’

Cross References

• 1. 27:17 See ch. 19:14