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Deuteronomy 27:17

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17 God's curse on anyone who moves his neighbor's boundary marker. All respond: Yes. Absolutely.

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).

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Deuteronomy 27:17 In-Context

15 God's curse on anyone who carves or casts a god-image - an abomination to God made by a craftsman - and sets it up in secret. All respond: Yes. Absolutely.
16 God's curse on anyone who demeans a parent. All respond: Yes. Absolutely.
17 God's curse on anyone who moves his neighbor's boundary marker. All respond: Yes. Absolutely.
18 God's curse on anyone who misdirects a blind man on the road. All respond: Yes. Absolutely.
19 God's curse on anyone who interferes with justice due the foreigner, orphan, or widow. All respond: Yes. Absolutely.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.

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