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And all the people shall say, Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />‘Cursed <i>is</i> the one who makes the blind to wander off the road.’ “And all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />‘Cursed is one who misleads a person who is blind on the road.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Cursed is he who misleads a blind person on the road.&#8217 And all the people shall say, &#8216Amen.&#8217<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘Cursed is he who misleads a blind <i>person</i> on the road.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />‘Cursed is he who leads a blind <i>person</i> astray on the road.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />‘Cursed is he who misleads a blind person on the road.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />‘The one who leads a blind person astray on the road is cursed.’ And all the people will say, ‘Amen! ’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The one who leads a blind person astray on the road is cursed.&#8217 And all the people will say, &#8216Amen!&#8217 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Whoever leads blind people in the wrong direction will be cursed." Then all the people will say amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"'God's curse on anyone who leads a blind person in the wrong direction.' "And all the people will answer, 'Amen!' <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"'Cursed is the one who misleads a blind person on the road. "Then all the people are to respond by saying, 'Amen!'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Cursed is the one who misleads a blind person on the road.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />'Cursed is he who makes the blind to wander out of the way.' All the people shall say, 'Amen.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way: and all the people shall say, Amen.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />‘Cursed is he who lets a blind man wander in the road.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />‘Cursed is he who leads the blind astray on the road.’ All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />“Cursed [is] he who is causing the blind to err in the way.” And all the people have said, “Amen.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Cursed is he who is causing the blind to err in the way, -- and all the people have said, Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Cursed he causing the blind to wander in the way: and all the people said, Amen.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of his way: and all the people shall say: Amen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Cursed be he who causes the blind to go astray on a journey. And all the people shall say: Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />“Cursed be anyone who misleads the blind on their way!” And all the people shall answer, “Amen!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“Cursed be anyone who misleads a blind person on the road.” All the people shall say, “Amen!”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Cursed be he who causes a blind man to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Cursed is one who will disregard the blind in the way, and all the people shall say, “Amen.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Cursed be he that maketh the blind to go astray in the way. And all the people shall say: Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Cursed is he that makes the blind to wander in the way: and all the people shall say, So be it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/27-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=7246" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/27.htm">Curses Pronounced from Ebal</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>‘Cursed is he who moves his neighbor’s boundary stone.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><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/5787.htm" title="5787: ‘iw·wêr (Adj-ms) -- Blind. Intensive from avar; blind.">he who lets a blind man</a> <a href="/hebrew/7686.htm" title="7686: maš·geh (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to stray, usually to mistake, especially to transgress; by extension to reel, be enraptured.">wander</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: bad·dā·reḵ (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">in the road.’</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (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·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">say,</a> <a href="/hebrew/543.htm" title="543: ’ā·mên (Adv) -- Verily, truly. From 'aman; sure; abstract, faithfulness; adverb, truly.">‘Amen!’</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>‘Cursed is he who withholds justice from the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow.’ 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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-28.htm">Proverbs 22:28</a></span><br />Do not move an ancient boundary stone which your fathers have placed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/23-10.htm">Proverbs 23:10</a></span><br />Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-8.htm">Isaiah 5:8</a></span><br />Woe to you who add house to house and join field to field until no place is left and you live alone in the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/5-10.htm">Hosea 5:10</a></span><br />The princes of Judah are like those who move boundary stones; I will pour out My fury upon them like water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/24-2.htm">Job 24:2</a></span><br />Men move boundary stones; they pasture stolen flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/2-1.htm">Micah 2:1-2</a></span><br />Woe to those who devise iniquity and plot evil on their beds! At morning’s light they accomplish it because the power is in their hands. / They covet fields and seize them; they take away houses. They deprive a man of his home, a fellow man of his inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/22-29.htm">Ezekiel 22:29</a></span><br />The people of the land have practiced extortion and committed robbery. They have oppressed the poor and needy and have exploited the foreign resident without justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/8-4.htm">Amos 8:4-6</a></span><br />Hear this, you who trample the needy, who do away with the poor of the land, / asking, “When will the New Moon be over, that we may sell grain? When will the Sabbath end, that we may market wheat? Let us reduce the ephah and increase the shekel; let us cheat with dishonest scales. / Let us buy the poor with silver and the needy for a pair of sandals, selling even the chaff with the wheat!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/22-13.htm">Jeremiah 22:13</a></span><br />“Woe to him who builds his palace by unrighteousness, and his upper rooms without justice, who makes his countrymen serve without pay, and fails to pay their wages,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/2-9.htm">Habakkuk 2:9</a></span><br />Woe to him who builds his house by unjust gain, to place his nest on high and escape the hand of disaster!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-16.htm">Matthew 23:16-17</a></span><br />Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ / You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-24.htm">Matthew 23:24</a></span><br />You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-14.htm">Matthew 15:14</a></span><br />Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-39.htm">Luke 6:39</a></span><br />Jesus also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-19.htm">Romans 2:19</a></span><br />if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those in darkness,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Cursed be he that makes the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/19-14.htm">Leviticus 19:14</a></b></br> Thou shalt not curse the deaf, nor put a stumblingblock before the blind, but shalt fear thy God: I <i>am</i> the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/29-15.htm">Job 29:15</a></b></br> I was eyes to the blind, and feet <i>was</i> I to the lame.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/28-10.htm">Proverbs 28:10</a></b></br> Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good <i>things</i> in possession.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/27-17.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-1.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/16-19.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-16.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-17.htm">Cursed</a> <a href="/numbers/15-22.htm">Err</a> <a href="/revelation/12-9.htm">Leads</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-15.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-15.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/mark/13-5.htm">Misleads</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-6.htm">Road</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-13.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/numbers/32-13.htm">Wander</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-18.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/27-19.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-16.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-28.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-26.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-19.htm">Cursed</a> <a href="/judges/20-16.htm">Err</a> <a href="/joshua/2-7.htm">Leads</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-12.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-12.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-10.htm">Misleads</a> <a href="/joshua/2-7.htm">Road</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-2.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/judges/11-37.htm">Wander</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-7.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/27-1.htm">The people are commanded to write the law upon stones</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/27-5.htm">and to build an altar of whole stones</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/27-11.htm">The tribes to be divided on Gerizim and Ebal</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/27-14.htm">The curses to be pronounced on mount Ebal</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>Cursed is he who lets a blind man wander in the road.</b><br>This phrase is part of a series of curses pronounced by the Levites upon Mount Ebal, as instructed by Moses. The context is a covenant renewal ceremony where the Israelites affirm their commitment to God's laws before entering the Promised Land. The curse highlights the moral and ethical responsibility to protect and care for the vulnerable, such as the blind. In ancient Near Eastern culture, blindness was often associated with helplessness, and the law here underscores the importance of justice and compassion. This command reflects the broader biblical principle of loving one's neighbor (<a href="/leviticus/19-14.htm">Leviticus 19:14</a>) and is echoed in the New Testament teachings of Jesus, who emphasized care for the least of these (<a href="/matthew/25-40.htm">Matthew 25:40</a>). The curse serves as a warning against exploiting or neglecting those who are defenseless, aligning with the character of God who is described as a protector of the weak (<a href="/psalms/146-8.htm">Psalm 146:8</a>).<p><b>And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’</b><br>The response of "Amen" by the people signifies their agreement and acceptance of the covenant stipulations. In Hebrew, "Amen" means "so be it" or "truly," indicating a solemn affirmation of the truth and seriousness of the pronouncement. This communal response emphasizes the collective responsibility of the Israelites to uphold God's laws and the social order He established. It also reflects the participatory nature of worship and covenant in ancient Israel, where the community actively engaged in affirming their commitment to God's commands. The use of "Amen" in this context is a precursor to its use in Christian liturgy and prayer, where it continues to signify agreement and faith in God's promises (<a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm">2 Corinthians 1:20</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who delivered God's laws and instructions, including the blessings and curses in Deuteronomy.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, receiving the law as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_ebal_and_mount_gerizim.htm">Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim</a></b><br>The locations where the blessings and curses were to be proclaimed to the Israelites.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_levites.htm">The Levites</a></b><br>The tribe responsible for proclaiming the curses to the people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_blind_man.htm">The Blind Man</a></b><br>Represents those who are vulnerable and in need of guidance, both physically and spiritually.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_the_vulnerable.htm">Respect for the Vulnerable</a></b><br>This verse underscores the importance of treating those who are vulnerable, such as the blind, with respect and care. It calls for a community that protects and supports its weakest members.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_guidance.htm">Integrity in Guidance</a></b><br>Leading someone astray, especially the vulnerable, is a serious offense. This principle applies to spiritual, moral, and practical guidance, urging believers to act with integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_responsibility.htm">Community Responsibility</a></b><br>The communal response of "Amen" signifies collective responsibility. The community is accountable for ensuring justice and righteousness in its treatment of all members.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fear_of_the_lord.htm">Fear of the Lord</a></b><br>The curse serves as a reminder of the fear of the Lord, which should guide our actions and interactions with others, especially those who cannot defend themselves.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_blindness.htm">Spiritual Blindness</a></b><br>Beyond physical blindness, this verse can be applied to spiritual blindness, urging believers to guide others towards truth and light rather than deception.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_incest.htm">What does the Bible say about incest?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_deut._27_15-26_curses_conflict_with_grace.htm">Do the curses in Deuteronomy 27:15-26 conflict with other biblical teachings on punishment and grace, revealing an inconsistency in divine justice?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_a_carved_image_allowed_in_judges_18_31.htm">How do we reconcile the setting up of a carved image in Judges 18:31 with the strict prohibition against idolatry found elsewhere in the Old Testament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_altar_on_ebal,_not_gerizim.htm">Why does Deuteronomy 27:4 specify Mount Ebal for the altar instead of Mount Gerizim, and is there any historical or textual contradiction behind this location?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/deuteronomy/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) <span class= "bld">The blind.</span>--"He that is in the dark upon any matter, when one deceives him with evil counsel" (Rashi).<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/27-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">‘Cursed is</span><br /><span class="heb">אָר֕וּר</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·rūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_779.htm">Strong's 779: </a> </span><span class="str2">To execrate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he who lets a blind man</span><br /><span class="heb">עִוֵּ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(‘iw·wêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5787.htm">Strong's 5787: </a> </span><span class="str2">Blind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wander</span><br /><span class="heb">מַשְׁגֶּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(maš·geh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7686.htm">Strong's 7686: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stray, to mistake, to transgress, to reel, be enraptured</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the road.’</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּדָּ֑רֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bad·dā·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">And {let} all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the people</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">say,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאָמַ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ā·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">‘Amen!’</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמֵֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_543.htm">Strong's 543: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sure, faithfulness, truly</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/27-18.htm">Deuteronomy 27:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/27-18.htm">Deuteronomy 27:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/27-18.htm">Deuteronomy 27:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/27-18.htm">Deuteronomy 27:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/27-18.htm">Deuteronomy 27:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/27-18.htm">Deuteronomy 27:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/27-18.htm">Deuteronomy 27:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/27-18.htm">Deuteronomy 27:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/27-18.htm">Deuteronomy 27:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/27-18.htm">Deuteronomy 27:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/27-18.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 27:18 Cursed be he who makes the blind (Deut. 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