Deuteronomy 27:24
New International Version
“Cursed is anyone who kills their neighbor secretly.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

New Living Translation
‘Cursed is anyone who attacks a neighbor in secret.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’

English Standard Version
“‘Cursed be anyone who strikes down his neighbor in secret.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

Berean Standard Bible
‘Cursed is he who strikes down his neighbor in secret.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’

King James Bible
Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbour secretly. And all the people shall say, Amen.

New King James Version
‘Cursed is the one who attacks his neighbor secretly.’ “And all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’

New American Standard Bible
‘Cursed is he who attacks his neighbor in secret.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

NASB 1995
‘Cursed is he who strikes his neighbor in secret.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

NASB 1977
‘Cursed is he who strikes his neighbor in secret.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

Legacy Standard Bible
‘Cursed is he who strikes his neighbor in secret.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

Amplified Bible
‘Cursed is he who strikes his neighbor in secret.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

Christian Standard Bible
‘The one who secretly kills his neighbor is cursed.’ And all the people will say, ‘Amen! ’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The one who secretly kills his neighbor is cursed.’ And all the people will say, ‘Amen!’

American Standard Version
Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbor in secret. And all the people shall say, Amen.

English Revised Version
Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbour in secret. And all the people shall say, Amen.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Whoever kills another person secretly will be cursed." Then all the people will say amen.

Good News Translation
"'God's curse on anyone who secretly commits murder.' "And all the people will answer, 'Amen!'

International Standard Version
"'Cursed is one who strikes his neighbor secretly. "Then all the people are to respond by saying, 'Amen!'

Majority Standard Bible
?Cursed is he who strikes down his neighbor in secret.? And let all the people say, ?Amen!?

NET Bible
Cursed is the one who kills his neighbor in private.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!'

New Heart English Bible
'Cursed is he who strikes his neighbor in secret.' All the people shall say, 'Amen.'

Webster's Bible Translation
Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbor secretly: and all the people shall say, Amen.

World English Bible
‘Cursed is he who secretly kills his neighbor.’ All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“Cursed [is] he who is striking his neighbor in secret.” And all the people have said, “Amen.”

Young's Literal Translation
Cursed is he who is smiting his neighbour in secret, -- and all the people have said, Amen.

Smith's Literal Translation
Cursed he striking his neighbor in hiding: and all the people said, Amen.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Cursed be he that secretly killeth his neighbour: and all the people shall say: Amen.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Cursed be he who secretly strikes down his neighbor. And all the people shall say: Amen.

New American Bible
“Cursed be anyone who strikes down a neighbor in secret!” And all the people shall answer, “Amen!”

New Revised Standard Version
“Cursed be anyone who strikes down a neighbor in secret.” All the people shall say, “Amen!”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Cursed be he who smites his neighbor secretly. And all the people shall say, Amen.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Cursed is everyone who will strike his neighbor in secret, and all the people shall say, “Amen.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbour in secret. And all the people shall say: Amen.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Cursed is he that smites his neighbour secretly: and all the people shall say, So be it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Curses Pronounced from Ebal
23‘Cursed is he who sleeps with his mother-in-law.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ 24‘Cursed is he who strikes down his neighbor in secret.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ 25‘Cursed is he who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’…

Cross References
Exodus 21:12-14
Whoever strikes and kills a man must surely be put to death. / If, however, he did not lie in wait, but God allowed it to happen, then I will appoint for you a place where he may flee. / But if a man schemes and acts willfully against his neighbor to kill him, you must take him away from My altar to be put to death.

Numbers 35:16-21
If, however, anyone strikes a person with an iron object and kills him, he is a murderer; the murderer must surely be put to death. / Or if anyone has in his hand a stone of deadly size, and he strikes and kills another, he is a murderer; the murderer must surely be put to death. / If anyone has in his hand a deadly object of wood, and he strikes and kills another, he is a murderer; the murderer must surely be put to death. ...

Genesis 9:6
Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind.

2 Samuel 12:9-10
Why then have you despised the command of the LORD by doing evil in His sight? You put Uriah the Hittite to the sword and took his wife as your own. You have slain him with the sword of the Ammonites. / Now, therefore, the sword will never depart from your house, because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own.’

1 Kings 21:19
Tell him that this is what the LORD says: ‘Have you not murdered a man and seized his land?’ Then tell him that this is also what the LORD says: ‘In the place where the dogs licked up the blood of Naboth, there also the dogs will lick up your blood—yes, yours!’”

Proverbs 6:16-17
There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,

Isaiah 59:7
Their feet run to evil; they are swift to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful thoughts; ruin and destruction lie in their wake.

Jeremiah 7:9
Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known,

Ezekiel 22:2-4
“As for you, son of man, will you judge her? Will you pass judgment on the city of bloodshed? Then confront her with all her abominations / and tell her that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘O city who brings her own doom by shedding blood within her walls and making idols to defile herself, / you are guilty of the blood you have shed, and you are defiled by the idols you have made. You have brought your days to a close and have come to the end of your years. Therefore I have made you a reproach to the nations and a mockery to all the lands.

Hosea 4:2
Cursing and lying, murder and stealing, and adultery are rampant; one act of bloodshed follows another.

Matthew 5:21-22
You have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not murder’ and ‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ / But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.

Matthew 23:35
And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar.

Mark 7:21-23
For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, / greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. / All these evils come from within, and these are what defile a man.”

Luke 11:50-51
As a result, this generation will be charged with the blood of all the prophets that has been shed since the foundation of the world, / from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, all of it will be charged to this generation.

John 8:44
You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies.


Treasury of Scripture

Cursed be he that smites his neighbor secretly. And all the people shall say, Amen.

Deuteronomy 19:11,12
But if any man hate his neighbour, and lie in wait for him, and rise up against him, and smite him mortally that he die, and fleeth into one of these cities: …

Exodus 20:13
Thou shalt not kill.

Exodus 21:12-14
He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death…

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Deuteronomy 27
1. The people are commanded to write the law upon stones
5. and to build an altar of whole stones
11. The tribes to be divided on Gerizim and Ebal
14. The curses to be pronounced on mount Ebal














Cursed
The Hebrew word for "cursed" is "אָרוּר" (arur), which conveys a strong sense of being under divine disfavor or judgment. In the context of Deuteronomy, curses are pronounced as part of the covenantal blessings and curses that the Israelites would experience based on their obedience or disobedience to God's law. This word serves as a solemn warning, emphasizing the seriousness of the offense and the spiritual and communal consequences of such actions. It reflects the gravity of sin and the need for justice and righteousness in the community.

is he who strikes down
The phrase "strikes down" comes from the Hebrew verb "נָכָה" (nakah), which means to smite, hit, or kill. This action is not accidental but intentional, indicating a premeditated act of violence. The use of this verb underscores the severity of the crime, as it involves taking the life of another person, which is a direct violation of the commandment "You shall not murder" (Exodus 20:13). It highlights the sanctity of life and the importance of protecting and valuing each individual as created in the image of God.

his neighbor
The term "neighbor" in Hebrew is "רֵעַ" (rea), which refers to a fellow member of the community or someone with whom one has a relationship. In the ancient Israelite context, this would include fellow Israelites and those living among them. The use of "neighbor" emphasizes the communal aspect of the law, where each person is responsible for the well-being of others. It calls for love, respect, and justice within the community, reflecting the broader biblical principle of loving one's neighbor as oneself (Leviticus 19:18).

in secret
The phrase "in secret" is translated from the Hebrew "בַּסָּתֶר" (baseter), meaning hidden or concealed. This implies an act done with deceit and treachery, away from the eyes of others, and often with the intent to avoid detection and accountability. The secrecy of the act adds to its heinousness, as it not only involves violence but also betrayal and cowardice. It serves as a reminder that God sees all actions, even those hidden from human eyes, and that His justice will ultimately prevail. This phrase calls believers to live with integrity and transparency, knowing that nothing is hidden from God's sight.

(24) That smiteth his neighbour secretly.-"Spoken of a backbiting tongue" (Rashi).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
‘Cursed is
אָר֕וּר (’ā·rūr)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular
Strong's 779: To execrate

he who strikes down
מַכֵּ֥ה (mak·kêh)
Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5221: To strike

his neighbor
רֵעֵ֖הוּ (rê·‘ê·hū)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7453: Friend, companion, fellow

in secret.’
בַּסָּ֑תֶר (bas·sā·ṯer)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5643: A covering, hiding place, secrecy

And {let} all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the people
הָעָ֖ם (hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

say,
וְאָמַ֥ר (wə·’ā·mar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

‘Amen!’
אָמֵֽן׃ (’ā·mên)
Adverb
Strong's 543: Sure, faithfulness, truly


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