The Curses on Disobedience (DEU 27:11-26)

[27:11] Then Moses said to the people of Israel,

[27:12] “After you have crossed the Jordan, the following tribes are to stand on Mount Gerizim when the blessings are pronounced on the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin.

[27:13] And the following tribes will stand on Mount Ebal when the curses are pronounced: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.

[27:14] The Levites will speak these words in a loud voice:

[27:15] “‘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!’

[27:16] “‘God's curse on anyone who dishonors his father or mother.’ “And all the people will answer, ‘Amen!’

[27:17] “‘God's curse on anyone who moves a neighbor's property line.’ “And all the people will answer, ‘Amen!’

[27:18] “‘God's curse on anyone who leads a blind person in the wrong direction.’ “And all the people will answer, ‘Amen!’

[27:19] “‘God's curse on anyone who deprives foreigners, orphans, and widows of their rights.’ “And all the people will answer, ‘Amen!’

[27:20] “‘God's curse on anyone who disgraces his father by having intercourse with any of his father's wives.’ “And all the people will answer, ‘Amen!’

[27:21] “‘God's curse on anyone who has sexual relations with an animal.’ “And all the people will answer, ‘Amen!’

[27:22] “‘God's curse on anyone who has intercourse with his sister or half sister.’ “And all the people will answer, ‘Amen!’

[27:23] “‘God's curse on anyone who has intercourse with his mother-in-law.’ “And all the people will answer, ‘Amen!’

[27:24] “‘God's curse on anyone who secretly commits murder.’ “And all the people will answer, ‘Amen!’

[27:25] “‘God's curse on anyone who accepts money to murder an innocent person.’ “And all the people will answer, ‘Amen!’

[27:26] “‘God's curse on anyone who does not obey all of God's laws and teachings.’ “And all the people will answer, ‘Amen!’

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