Deuteronomy 27:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 27:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 27:15 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Cursed be the man that maketh any graven or molten image, an abomination unto the LORD, the work of the hands of the cra..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 27:15 — KJV
“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.”
— Deuteronomy 27:15 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 27:15 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 27:15
“And he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD hath cursed. Noah: Gr. Noe: that is Rest, or, Comfort”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 27:15: cursed, lord, work
“And the LORD said unto Gideon, The people that are with thee are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand hath saved me.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 27:15: any, lord, hands
“Then answered one of the people, and said, Thy father straitly charged the people with an oath, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food this day. And the people were faint. faint: or, weary”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 27:15: cursed, any, people
“And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they bowed their heads, and worshipped the LORD with their faces to the ground.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 27:15: lord, hands, people
“Whom the LORD of hosts shall bless, saying, Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel mine inheritance.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 27:15: lord, work, hands
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