Deuteronomy 27:16

16 " "God's curse on anyone who dishonors his father or mother.' ¹ "And all the people will answer, "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 The Levites will speak these words in a loud voice:

15 " "God's curse on anyone who makes an idol of stone, wood, or metal and secretly worships it; the Lord hates idolatry.' "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

16 " "God's curse on anyone who dishonors his father or mother.' "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

17 " "God's curse on anyone who moves a neighbor's property line.' "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

18 " "God's curse on anyone who leads a blind person in the wrong direction.' "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

Cross References

• 1. 27.16Exodus 20.12;Deuteronomy 5.16.