Deuteronomy 27:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 27:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 27:16 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 27:16 — KJV
“Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.”
— Deuteronomy 27:16 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 27:16 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 27:16
“Cursed be he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 27:16: cursed, father, mother
“Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 27:16: cursed, father, people
“Cursed be he that lieth with his father's wife; because he uncovereth his father's skirt. And all the people shall say, Amen.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 27:16: cursed, father, people
“Cursed be he that lieth with his mother in law. And all the people shall say, Amen.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 27:16: cursed, mother, people
“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 27:16: cursed, father, people
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