Deuteronomy 27:19

19 " "God's curse on anyone who deprives foreigners, orphans, and widows of their rights.' ¹ "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

Deuteronomy 27:19 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 27:19

Cursed [be] he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger,
fatherless, and widow
Who have none to assist them, and take their part, and therefore judges may be tempted to do an unjust thing; but God is the patron of them, and takes notice of every injury done them, and is the avenger of all such: and all the people shall say Amen; (See Gill on Deuteronomy 27:15); (See Gill on Deuteronomy 27:16).

Deuteronomy 27:19 In-Context

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!'

21 " "God's curse on anyone who has sexual relations with an animal.' "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

Cross References

• 1. 27.19Exodus 22.21; 23.9;Leviticus 19.33, 34;Deuteronomy 24.17, 18.