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These idols, the work of craftsmen, are detestable to the LORD.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’ <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/27.htm">English Standard Version</a> “‘Cursed be the man who makes a carved or cast metal image, an abomination to the LORD, a thing made by the hands of a craftsman, and sets it up in secret.’ And all the people shall answer and say, ‘Amen.’ <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> ‘Cursed is the man who makes a carved idol or molten image—an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of a craftsman—and sets it up in secret.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/27.htm">King James Bible</a> Cursed be the man that maketh any graven or molten image, an abomination unto the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and putteth it in a secret place. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen. <a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/27.htm">New King James Version</a> ‘Cursed is the one who makes a carved or molded image, an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and sets it up in secret.’ “And all the people shall answer and say, ‘Amen!’ <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> ‘Cursed is the person who makes a carved image or cast metal image, an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of a craftsman, and sets it up in secret.’ And all the people shall reply and say, ‘Amen.’ <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> Cursed is the man who makes an idol or a molten image, an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and sets it up in secret.&#8217 And all the people shall answer and say, &#8216Amen.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘Cursed is the man who makes an idol or a molten image, an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and sets it up in secret.’ And all the people shall answer and say, ‘Amen.’ <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> ‘Cursed is the man who makes a graven image or a molten image, an abomination to Yahweh, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and sets it up in secret.’ And all the people shall answer and say, ‘Amen.’ <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> ‘Cursed is the man who makes a carved or cast image (idol), a repulsive thing to the LORD, the work of the hands of the artisan, and sets it up in secret.’ All the people shall answer and say, ‘Amen.’ <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> ‘The person who makes a carved idol or cast image, which is detestable to the LORD, the work of a craftsman, and sets it up in secret is cursed.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen! ’ <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The person who makes a carved idol or cast image, which is detestable to the LORD, the work of a craftsman, and sets it up in secret is cursed.&#8217 And all the people will reply, &#8216Amen!&#8217 <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> Cursed be the man that maketh a graven or molten image, an abomination unto Jehovah, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and setteth it up in secret. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen. <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> Cursed be the man that maketh a graven or molten image, an abomination unto the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and setteth it up in secret. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen. <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Whoever has a carved or metal statue, anything disgusting to the LORD that was made by a craftsman, and sets it up in secret will be cursed." Then all the people will say amen. <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> "'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!' <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> "'Cursed is the one who makes a sculptured or cast image—a detestable thing to the Lord, the work of a craftsman—and sets it up secretly.' "Then all the people are to respond by saying, 'Amen!' <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Cursed is the man who makes a carved idol or molten image?an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of a craftsman?and sets it up in secret.? And let all the people say, ?Amen!? <a href="/net/deuteronomy/27.htm">NET Bible</a> Cursed is the one who makes a carved or metal image--something abhorrent to the LORD, the work of the craftsman--and sets it up in a secret place.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!' <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 'Cursed is the man who makes an engraved or molten image, an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and sets it up in secret.' All the people shall answer and say, 'Amen.' <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Cursed be the man that maketh any graven or molten image, an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of the artificer, and putteth it in a secret place: and all the people shall answer, and say Amen. <a href="/web/deuteronomy/27.htm">World English Bible</a> ‘Cursed is the man who makes an engraved or molten image, an abomination to Yahweh, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and sets it up in secret.’ All the people shall answer and say, ‘Amen.’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> “Cursed [is] the man who makes a carved and molten image, an abomination [to] YHWH, work of the hands of a craftsman, and has put [it] in a secret place.” And all the people have answered and said, “Amen.” <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Cursed is the man who maketh a graven and molten image, the abomination of Jehovah, work of the hands of an artificer, and hath put it in a secret place, -- and all the people have answered and said, Amen. <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Cursed the man, who shall make a graven and molten thing, an abomination of Jehovah, the work of the hand of the artificer, and put it in hiding: and all the people answered and said, Amen.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Cursed be the man that maketh a graven and molten thing, the abomination of the Lord, the work of the hands of artificers, and shall put it in a secret place: and all the people shall answer and say: Amen. <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Cursed be the man who makes a graven or molten idol, an abomination to the Lord, a work of the hands of its maker, and who puts it in a secret place. And all the people shall respond by saying: Amen. <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/27.htm">New American Bible</a> “Cursed be anyone who makes a carved or molten idol, an abomination to the LORD, the work of a craftsman’s hands, and sets it up in secret!” And all the people shall answer, “Amen!” <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “Cursed be anyone who makes an idol or casts an image, anything abhorrent to the LORD, the work of an artisan, and sets it up in secret.” All the people shall respond, saying, “Amen!”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Cursed be the man who makes any graven or molten images, for they are an abomination before the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and puts them in a secret place. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen. <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> ‘Cursed is the man who will make carved or smelted images, for they are defiled before LORD JEHOVAH, the work of the hands of a carpenter, and shall put it in a secret place; and all the people shall answer and they shall say, “Amen.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Cursed be the man that maketh a graven or molten image, an abomination unto the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and setteth it up in secret. And all the people shall answer and say: Amen. <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Cursed is the man whosoever shall make a graven or molten image, an abomination to the Lord, the work of the hands of craftsmen, and shall put it in a secret place: and all the people shall answer and say, So be it. <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/27-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=7215" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/27.htm">Curses Pronounced from Ebal</a> …14Then the Levites shall proclaim in a loud voice to every Israelite: 15<a href="/hebrew/779.htm" title="779: ’ā·rūr (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To curse. A primitive root; to execrate.">‘Cursed is</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: hā·’îš (Art:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ya·‘ă·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">makes</a> <a href="/hebrew/6459.htm" title="6459: p̄e·sel (N-ms) -- An idol, image. From pacal; an idol.">a carved idol</a> <a href="/hebrew/4541.htm" title="4541: ū·mas·sê·ḵāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- From nacak; properly, a pouring over, i.e. Fusion of metal; by implication, a libation, i.e. League; concretely a coverlet.">or molten image—</a> <a href="/hebrew/8441.htm" title="8441: tō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ (N-fsc) -- Or tonebah; feminine active participle of ta'ab; properly, something disgusting, i.e. an abhorrence; especially idolatry or an idol.">an abomination</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4639.htm" title="4639: ma·‘ă·śêh (N-msc) -- A deed, work. From asah; an action; generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product or property.">the work of</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yə·ḏê (N-fdc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">the hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/2796.htm" title="2796: ḥā·rāš (N-ms) -- Engraver, artificer. From charash; a fabricator or any material.">of a craftsman—</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: wə·śām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">and sets it up</a> <a href="/hebrew/5643.htm" title="5643: bas·sā·ṯer (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A covering, hiding place, secrecy. Or cithrah,; from cathar; a cover.">in secret.’</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">And let all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wə·’ā·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: wə·‘ā·nū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To answer, respond.">say,</a> <a href="/hebrew/543.htm" title="543: ’ā·mên (Adv) -- Verily, truly. From 'aman; sure; abstract, faithfulness; adverb, truly.">‘Amen!’</a> 16‘Cursed is he who dishonors his father or mother.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/20-3.htm">Exodus 20:3-5</a> You shall have no other gods before Me. / You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath. / You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, <a href="/leviticus/19-4.htm">Leviticus 19:4</a> Do not turn to idols or make for yourselves molten gods. I am the LORD your God. <a href="/isaiah/44-9.htm">Isaiah 44:9-20</a> All makers of idols are nothing, and the things they treasure are worthless. Their witnesses fail to see or comprehend, so they are put to shame. / Who fashions a god or casts an idol which profits him nothing? / Behold, all his companions will be put to shame, for the craftsmen themselves are only human. Let them all assemble and take their stand; they will all be brought to terror and shame. ... <a href="/jeremiah/10-1.htm">Jeremiah 10:1-5</a> Hear the word that the LORD speaks to you, O house of Israel. / This is what the LORD says: “Do not learn the ways of the nations or be terrified by the signs in the heavens, though the nations themselves are terrified by them. / For the customs of the peoples are worthless; they cut down a tree from the forest; it is shaped with a chisel by the hands of a craftsman. ... <a href="/psalms/115-4.htm">Psalm 115:4-8</a> Their idols are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. / They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; / they have ears, but cannot hear; they have noses, but cannot smell; ... <a href="/psalms/135-15.htm">Psalm 135:15-18</a> The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. / They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; / they have ears, but cannot hear; nor is there breath in their mouths. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/10-14.htm">1 Corinthians 10:14</a> Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. <a href="/1_john/5-21.htm">1 John 5:21</a> Little children, keep yourselves from idols. <a href="/acts/17-29.htm">Acts 17:29</a> Therefore, being offspring of God, we should not think that the Divine Being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by man’s skill and imagination. <a href="/romans/1-22.htm">Romans 1:22-23</a> Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, / and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles. <a href="/1_kings/11-4.htm">1 Kings 11:4-8</a> For when Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and he was not wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD his God, as his father David had been. / Solomon followed Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians and Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites. / So Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD; unlike his father David, he did not follow the LORD completely. ... <a href="/2_kings/17-12.htm">2 Kings 17:12-16</a> They served idols, although the LORD had told them, “You shall not do this thing.” / Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.” / But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks like their fathers, who did not believe the LORD their God. ... <a href="/ezekiel/20-7.htm">Ezekiel 20:7-8</a> And I said to them: ‘Each of you must throw away the abominations before his eyes, and you must not defile yourselves with the idols of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.’ / But they rebelled against Me and refused to listen. None of them cast away the abominations before their eyes, and they did not forsake the idols of Egypt. So I resolved to pour out My wrath upon them and vent My anger against them in the land of Egypt. <a href="/hosea/8-4.htm">Hosea 8:4-6</a> They set up kings, but not by Me. They make princes, but without My approval. With their silver and gold they make themselves idols, to their own destruction. / He has rejected your calf, O Samaria. My anger burns against them. How long will they be incapable of innocence? / For this thing is from Israel—a craftsman made it, and it is not God. It will be broken to pieces, that calf of Samaria. <a href="/habakkuk/2-18.htm">Habakkuk 2:18-19</a> What use is an idol, that a craftsman should carve it—or an image, a teacher of lies? For its maker trusts in his own creation; he makes idols that cannot speak. / Woe to him who says to wood, ‘Awake!’ or to silent stone, ‘Arise!’ Can it give guidance? Behold, it is overlaid with gold and silver, yet there is no breath in it at all.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Cursed be the man that makes any graven or molten image, an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and puts it in a secret place. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen.Cursed be<a href="/deuteronomy/28-16.htm">Deuteronomy 28:16-19</a> Cursed shalt thou be in the city, and cursed shalt thou be in the field… <a href="/genesis/9-25.htm">Genesis 9:25</a> And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren.<a href="/1_samuel/26-19.htm">1 Samuel 26:19</a> Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods.maketh<a href="/deuteronomy/4-16.htm">Deuteronomy 4:16-23</a> Lest ye corrupt yourselves, and make you a graven image, the similitude of any figure, the likeness of male or female, … <a href="/deuteronomy/5-8.htm">Deuteronomy 5:8</a> Thou shalt not make thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters beneath the earth:<a href="/exodus/20-4.htm">Exodus 20:4,23</a> Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: … an abomination<a href="/deuteronomy/29-17.htm">Deuteronomy 29:17</a> And ye have seen their abominations, and their idols, wood and stone, silver and gold, which were among them:)<a href="/1_kings/11-5.htm">1 Kings 11:5-7</a> For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites… <a href="/2_kings/23-13.htm">2 Kings 23:13</a> And the high places that were before Jerusalem, which were on the right hand of the mount of corruption, which Solomon the king of Israel had builded for Ashtoreth the abomination of the Zidonians, and for Chemosh the abomination of the Moabites, and for Milcom the abomination of the children of Ammon, did the king defile.and putteth<a href="/genesis/31-19.htm">Genesis 31:19,34</a> And Laban went to shear his sheep: and Rachel had stolen the images that were her father's… <a href="/2_kings/17-19.htm">2 Kings 17:19</a> Also Judah kept not the commandments of the LORD their God, but walked in the statutes of Israel which they made.<a href="/psalms/44-20.htm">Psalm 44:20,21</a> If we have forgotten the name of our God, or stretched out our hands to a strange god; … And all<a href="/numbers/5-22.htm">Numbers 5:22</a> And this water that causeth the curse shall go into thy bowels, to make thy belly to swell, and thy thigh to rot: And the woman shall say, Amen, amen.<a href="/jeremiah/11-5.htm">Jeremiah 11:5</a> That I may perform the oath which I have sworn unto your fathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as it is this day. Then answered I, and said, So be it, O LORD.<a href="/jeremiah/28-6.htm">Jeremiah 28:6</a> Even the prophet Jeremiah said, Amen: the LORD do so: the LORD perform thy words which thou hast prophesied, to bring again the vessels of the LORD'S house, and all that is carried away captive, from Babylon into this place.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/25-16.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/numbers/5-22.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/exodus/38-23.htm">Artificer</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-9.htm">Carves</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-11.htm">Casts</a> <a href="/exodus/39-3.htm">Craftsman</a> <a href="/songs/7-1.htm">Craftsman's</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-17.htm">Cursed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-18.htm">Detestable</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-8.htm">Engraved</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/26-4.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-16.htm">Idol</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/16-22.htm">Image</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-20.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-7.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-16.htm">Molten</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-11.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-14.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-15.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-19.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/20-6.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-16.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-3.htm">Artificer</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-9.htm">Carves</a> <a href="/job/16-11.htm">Casts</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-13.htm">Craftsman</a> <a href="/songs/7-1.htm">Craftsman's</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-16.htm">Cursed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-17.htm">Detestable</a> <a href="/judges/17-3.htm">Engraved</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-12.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/judges/17-4.htm">Idol</a> <a href="/judges/17-2.htm">Image</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-18.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-18.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/judges/17-3.htm">Molten</a> <a href="/joshua/10-26.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-24.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-16.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-12.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 27</div>1. <a href="/deuteronomy/27-1.htm">The people are commanded to write the law upon stones</a> 5. <a href="/deuteronomy/27-5.htm">and to build an altar of whole stones</a> 11. <a href="/deuteronomy/27-11.htm">The tribes to be divided on Gerizim and Ebal</a> 14. <a href="/deuteronomy/27-14.htm">The curses to be pronounced on mount Ebal</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Cursed is the man who makes a carved idol or molten image This phrase highlights the prohibition against idolatry, a central theme in the Old Testament. The making of idols was common in ancient Near Eastern cultures, where gods were often represented by physical images. The curse here underscores the seriousness of idolatry, which is seen as a direct violation of the first two commandments (<a href="/exodus/20-3.htm">Exodus 20:3-4</a>). Idolatry is considered a betrayal of the covenant relationship between God and Israel, as it attributes divine power to created objects rather than the Creator.an abomination to the LORD The term "abomination" is used throughout the Bible to describe practices that are detestable to God. In this context, it emphasizes the severity of idolatry as not just a sin, but something that is utterly repugnant to God. This reflects God's holiness and the expectation that His people remain pure and devoted solely to Him. The use of "abomination" connects to other scriptures where idolatry is condemned, such as in <a href="/leviticus/18-22.htm">Leviticus 18:22</a> and <a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a>.the work of the hands of a craftsman This phrase points to the futility and absurdity of idol worship. The idols are man-made, crafted by human hands, and thus lack any divine power or life. This is a common biblical critique of idolatry, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/44-9.htm">Isaiah 44:9-20</a>, where the prophet mocks the idea of worshipping something that a person has created. It contrasts the living God, who is the Creator of all, with lifeless idols.and sets it up in secret The secrecy implies a recognition of wrongdoing, as the idol-maker hides his actions from the community and from God. This reflects the understanding that idolatry is not only a public sin but also a private one, affecting the individual's relationship with God. The secretive nature of the act suggests a deliberate choice to reject God's commandments, similar to the hidden sins mentioned in <a href="/psalms/90-8.htm">Psalm 90:8</a>.And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ The communal response of "Amen" signifies agreement and acceptance of the curse by the entire community. It reflects the collective responsibility of the Israelites to uphold God's laws and maintain purity within the nation. This practice of communal affirmation is seen in other parts of scripture, such as <a href="/nehemiah/8-6.htm">Nehemiah 8:6</a>, where the people respond with "Amen" to the reading of the Law. It underscores the unity and shared commitment of the people to God's covenant.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites who delivered God's laws and instructions, including the blessings and curses in Deuteronomy. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The chosen people of God, who are receiving the law and instructions as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 3. <a href="/topical/m/mount_ebal_and_mount_gerizim.htm">Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim</a> The locations where the blessings and curses were to be proclaimed to the Israelites. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_craftsman.htm">The Craftsman</a> Represents those who create idols, which are considered abominations to God. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The one true God who commands exclusive worship and forbids idolatry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_idolatry.htm">The Seriousness of Idolatry</a> Idolatry is not just a physical act but a spiritual betrayal. It represents a turning away from God to trust in something created rather than the Creator. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_for_community_accountability.htm">The Call for Community Accountability</a> The communal response of "Amen" signifies agreement and accountability among the people. It reminds us of the importance of community in upholding God's standards. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_secret_sin.htm">The Danger of Secret Sin</a> The verse highlights the danger of setting up idols "in secret." It serves as a warning that hidden sins are still seen by God and have serious consequences. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_obedience_in_worship.htm">The Role of Obedience in Worship</a> True worship involves obedience to God's commands. Idolatry is a direct violation of this obedience and disrupts our relationship with God. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heart_examination.htm">The Importance of Heart Examination</a> While physical idols may not be as prevalent today, anything that takes the place of God in our hearts can become an idol. Regular self-examination is crucial.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 27</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'amen'_mean.htm">What does "amen" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_personal_convictions.htm">What defines an abomination?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_curse_of_the_law.htm">What is the curse of the law?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_michal_have_a_household_idol.htm">Why would Michal possess a “household idol” (1 Samuel 19:13) in a culture supposedly devoted to the worship of one God? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 15-26. - The curses to be pronounced were twelve in number, probably to correspond with the number of the tribes. The blessings are not here recorded; but when the injunction here given was fulfilled by Joshua, the blessing as well as the curse was pronounced (<a href="/joshua/8-34.htm">Joshua 8:34</a>). And probably, as the Jews report, each, the blessing and the curse, was pronounced alternately (Talmud Bab., 'Sotah,' p. 7; Targum Hieros., in loc.; Surcnhus., 'Mishna,' 3:262). It has sometimes been doubted whether any human voice could be audible over so wide a stretch as that between these two mountains; but this need be no longer matter of doubt, for the experiment has been repeatedly tried in recent times with success (Tristram, 'Land of Israel,' p. 150; Bonar, p. 371; Stanley, 'Syr. and Pal.,' p. 13). In the clear atmosphere of the East sounds travel far. It is to be borne in mind also that it was not a single voice that had to make itself heard across the valley on this occasion, but a chorus of voices pro-seeding from a body of priests stationed apparently in the midst between the two companies (cf. <a href="/joshua/8-33.htm">Joshua 8:33</a>), and chanting in unison the words of each blessing or curse. Verses 15-26. - Each of the first eleven curses is directed against some particular sin already denounced in the Law. The twelfth curse is directed generally against all breaches of the Law, against those who fail or refuse to set up the whole Law and follow it as the rule of life and conduct. This shows that the sins specially denounced are selected by way of specimen, and also, perhaps, because they are such as could for the most part be easily concealed from judicial inspection. Verse 15. - (Cf. <a href="/exodus/20-4.htm">Exodus 20:4</a>; <a href="/leviticus/26-1.htm">Leviticus 26:1</a>.) Verse 16. - (Cf. <a href="/exodus/21-17.htm">Exodus 21:17</a>.) Verse 17. - (Cf. <a href="/deuteronomy/19-14.htm">Deuteronomy 19:14</a>.) Verse 18. - (Cf. <a href="/leviticus/19-14.htm">Leviticus 19:14</a>.) Verse 19. - (Cf. <a href="/deuteronomy/24-17.htm">Deuteronomy 24:17</a>.) Verse 20. - (Cf. <a href="/leviticus/18-8.htm">Leviticus 18:8</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/22-30.htm">Deuteronomy 22:30</a>.) Verse 21. - (Cf. <a href="/leviticus/18-23.htm">Leviticus 18:23</a>; <a href="/leviticus/20-15.htm">Leviticus 20:15</a>.) Verses 22, 23. - (Cf. <a href="/leviticus/18-9.htm">Leviticus 18:9, 17</a>.) Verse 24. - (Cf. <a href="/exodus/20-13.htm">Exodus 20:13</a>; <a href="/numbers/35-16.htm">Numbers 35:16</a>, etc.) Verse 25. - (Cf. <a href="/exodus/23-7.htm">Exodus 23:7, 8</a>.) Verse 26. - (Cf. <a href="/deuteronomy/28-15.htm">Deuteronomy 28:15</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/11-3.htm">Jeremiah 11:3, 4</a>.) <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/27-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>‘Cursed [is] אָר֣וּר (’ā·rūr) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_779.htm">Strong's 779: </a> To execrate the man הָאִ֡ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person who אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that makes יַעֲשֶׂה֩ (ya·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make a carved idol פֶ֨סֶל (p̄e·sel) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6459.htm">Strong's 6459: </a> An idol, image or molten image— וּמַסֵּכָ֜ה (ū·mas·sê·ḵāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4541.htm">Strong's 4541: </a> A pouring over, fusion of metal, a libation, league, a coverlet which is detestable תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת (tō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8441.htm">Strong's 8441: </a> Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol to the LORD, יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the work of מַעֲשֵׂ֛ה (ma·‘ă·śêh) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4639.htm">Strong's 4639: </a> An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property the hands יְדֵ֥י (yə·ḏê) Noun - fdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand of a craftsman— חָרָ֖שׁ (ḥā·rāš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2796.htm">Strong's 2796: </a> A fabricator, any material and sets it up וְשָׂ֣ם (wə·śām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set in secret.’ בַּסָּ֑תֶר (bas·sā·ṯer) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5643.htm">Strong's 5643: </a> A covering, hiding place, secrecy And {let} all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the people הָעָ֛ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock say, וְעָנ֧וּ (wə·‘ā·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> To answer, respond ‘Amen!’ אָמֵֽן׃ (’ā·mên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_543.htm">Strong's 543: </a> Sure, faithfulness, truly <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/27-15.htm">Deuteronomy 27:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/27-15.htm">Deuteronomy 27:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/27-15.htm">Deuteronomy 27:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/27-15.htm">Deuteronomy 27:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/27-15.htm">Deuteronomy 27:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/27-15.htm">Deuteronomy 27:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/27-15.htm">Deuteronomy 27:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/27-15.htm">Deuteronomy 27:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/27-15.htm">Deuteronomy 27:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/27-15.htm">Deuteronomy 27:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-15.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 27:15 Cursed be the man who makes (Deut. 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