Deuteronomy 27:25

25 ¹“‘Cursed be anyone who takes a bribe to shed innocent blood. ’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen. ’

Deuteronomy 27:25 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 27:25

Cursed [be] he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person,
&c.] As an assassin, to murder him privately; or as a judge, that takes a bribe to condemn to death an innocent person: so Aben Ezra observes, that according to the sense of some a judge is meant; but, says he, in my opinion a false witness; one that swears a man's life away for the sake of a reward given him: and all the people shall say Amen;
at so detestable a crime.

Deuteronomy 27:25 In-Context

23 “‘Cursed be anyone who lies with his mother-in-law. ’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen. ’

24 “‘Cursed be anyone who strikes down his neighbor in secret. ’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen. ’

25 “‘Cursed be anyone who takes a bribe to shed innocent blood. ’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen. ’

26 “‘Cursed be anyone who does not confirm the words of this law by doing them. ’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen. ’

Cross References

• 1. 27:25 ch. 16:19; Ex. 23:7, 8; Ezek. 22:12