Deuteronomy 27:18

18 " "God's curse on anyone who leads a blind person in the wrong direction.' ¹ "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

Deuteronomy 27:18 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 27:18

Cursed [be] he that maketh the blind to wander out of the
way
By directing him wrong knowingly, or laying a stumbling block in his way, ( Leviticus 19:14 ) . The Targum of Jonathan is,

``that maketh a traveller wander out of the way, who like a blind man;''

who knows his way no more than a blind man does. Jarchi interprets it,

``that blinds in anything, and gives evil counsel;''

which leads men to take wrong steps, whether in things civil, or moral, or religious; all which are usually done privately: and all the people shall say Amen; (See Gill on Deuteronomy 27:15); (See Gill on Deuteronomy 27:16).

Deuteronomy 27:18 In-Context

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!'

19 " "God's curse on anyone who deprives foreigners, orphans, and widows of their rights.' "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

20 " "God's curse on anyone who disgraces his father by having intercourse with any of his father's wives.' "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

Cross References

• 1. 27.18Leviticus 19.14.