Deuteronomy 27:15
New International Version
“Cursed is anyone who makes an idol—a thing detestable to the LORD, the work of skilled hands—and sets it up in secret.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

New Living Translation
‘Cursed is anyone who carves or casts an idol and secretly sets it up. These idols, the work of craftsmen, are detestable to the LORD.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’

English Standard Version
“‘Cursed be the man who makes a carved or cast metal image, an abomination to the LORD, a thing made by the hands of a craftsman, and sets it up in secret.’ And all the people shall answer and say, ‘Amen.’

Berean Standard Bible
‘Cursed is the man who makes a carved idol or molten image—an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of a craftsman—and sets it up in secret.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’

Berean Literal Bible
‘Cursed is the man who makes a carved or molten image, an abomination to YHWH, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and sets it up in secret.’ And all the people shall answer and say, ‘Amen.’

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
‘Cursed is the one who makes a carved or molded image, an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and sets it up in secret.’ “And all the people shall answer and say, ‘Amen!’

New American Standard Bible
‘Cursed is the person who makes a carved image or cast metal image, an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of a craftsman, and sets it up in secret.’ And all the people shall reply and say, ‘Amen.’

NASB 1995
Cursed is the man who makes an idol or a molten image, an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and sets it up in secret.’ And all the people shall answer and say, ‘Amen.’

NASB 1977
‘Cursed is the man who makes an idol or a molten image, an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and sets it up in secret.’ And all the people shall answer and say, ‘Amen.’

Legacy Standard Bible
‘Cursed is the man who makes a graven image or a molten image, an abomination to Yahweh, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and sets it up in secret.’ And all the people shall answer and say, ‘Amen.’

Amplified Bible
‘Cursed is the man who makes a carved or cast image (idol), a repulsive thing to the LORD, the work of the hands of the artisan, and sets it up in secret.’ All the people shall answer and say, ‘Amen.’

Berean Annotated Bible
‘Cursed is the man who makes a carved idol or molten image—an abomination to the LORD {YHWH}, the work of the hands of a craftsman—and sets it up in secret. And let all the people say, ‘Amen!

Christian Standard Bible
‘The person who makes a carved idol or cast image, which is detestable to the LORD, the work of a craftsman, and sets it up in secret is cursed.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen! ’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The person who makes a carved idol or cast image, which is detestable to the LORD, the work of a craftsman, and sets it up in secret is cursed.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen!’

American Standard Version
Cursed be the man that maketh a graven or molten image, an abomination unto Jehovah, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and setteth it up in secret. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen.

English Revised Version
Cursed be the man that maketh a graven or molten image, an abomination unto the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and setteth it up in secret. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Whoever has a carved or metal statue, anything disgusting to the LORD that was made by a craftsman, and sets it up in secret will be cursed." Then all the people will say amen.

Good News Translation
"'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!'

International Standard Version
"'Cursed is the one who makes a sculptured or cast image—a detestable thing to the Lord, the work of a craftsman—and sets it up secretly.' "Then all the people are to respond by saying, 'Amen!'

NET Bible
Cursed is the one who makes a carved or metal image--something abhorrent to the LORD, the work of the craftsman--and sets it up in a secret place.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!'

New Heart English Bible
'Cursed is the man who makes an engraved or molten image, an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and sets it up in secret.' All the people shall answer and say, 'Amen.'

Webster's Bible Translation
Cursed be the man that maketh any graven or molten image, an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of the artificer, and putteth it in a secret place: and all the people shall answer, and say Amen.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
‘Cursed is the man who makes a carved idol or molten image—an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of a craftsman—and sets it up in secret.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’

World English Bible
‘Cursed is the man who makes an engraved or molten image, an abomination to Yahweh, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and sets it up in secret.’ All the people shall answer and say, ‘Amen.’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“Cursed [is] the man who makes a carved and molten image, an abomination [to] YHWH, work of the hands of a craftsman, and has put [it] in a secret place.” And all the people have answered and said, “Amen.”

Berean Literal Bible
‘Cursed is the man who makes a carved or molten image, an abomination to YHWH, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and sets it up in secret.’ And all the people shall answer and say, ‘Amen.’

Young's Literal Translation
Cursed is the man who maketh a graven and molten image, the abomination of Jehovah, work of the hands of an artificer, and hath put it in a secret place, -- and all the people have answered and said, Amen.

Smith's Literal Translation
Cursed the man, who shall make a graven and molten thing, an abomination of Jehovah, the work of the hand of the artificer, and put it in hiding: and all the people answered and said, Amen.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Cursed be the man that maketh a graven and molten thing, the abomination of the Lord, the work of the hands of artificers, and shall put it in a secret place: and all the people shall answer and say: Amen.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Cursed be the man who makes a graven or molten idol, an abomination to the Lord, a work of the hands of its maker, and who puts it in a secret place. And all the people shall respond by saying: Amen.

New American Bible
“Cursed be anyone who makes a carved or molten idol, an abomination to the LORD, the work of a craftsman’s hands, and sets it up in secret!” And all the people shall answer, “Amen!”

New Revised Standard Version
“Cursed be anyone who makes an idol or casts an image, anything abhorrent to the LORD, the work of an artisan, and sets it up in secret.” All the people shall respond, saying, “Amen!”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Cursed be the man who makes any graven or molten images, for they are an abomination before the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and puts them in a secret place. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
‘Cursed is the man who will make carved or smelted images, for they are defiled before LORD JEHOVAH, the work of the hands of a carpenter, and shall put it in a secret place; and all the people shall answer and they shall say, “Amen.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Cursed be the man that maketh a graven or molten image, an abomination unto the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and setteth it up in secret. And all the people shall answer and say: Amen.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Cursed is the man whosoever shall make a graven or molten image, an abomination to the Lord, the work of the hands of craftsmen, and shall put it in a secret place: and all the people shall answer and say, So be it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Curses Pronounced from Ebal
14Then the Levites shall proclaim in a loud voice to every Israelite: 15‘Cursed is the man who makes a carved idol or molten image— an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of a craftsman— and sets it up in secret.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ 16‘Cursed is he who dishonors his father or mother.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’…

Cross References
Cursed is the man who makes a carved idol or molten image—

Exodus 20:4-5
You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath. / You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me,

Deuteronomy 4:16-18
that you do not act corruptly and make an idol for yourselves of any form or shape, whether in the likeness of a male or female, / of any beast that is on the earth or bird that flies in the air, / or of any creature that crawls on the ground or fish that is in the waters below.

Isaiah 44:9-11
All makers of idols are nothing, and the things they treasure are worthless. Their witnesses fail to see or comprehend, so they are put to shame. / Who fashions a god or casts an idol which profits him nothing? / Behold, all his companions will be put to shame, for the craftsmen themselves are only human. Let them all assemble and take their stand; they will all be brought to terror and shame.
an abomination to the LORD,

Deuteronomy 7:25-26
You must burn up the images of their gods; do not covet the silver and gold that is on them or take it for yourselves, or you will be ensnared by it; for it is detestable to the LORD your God. / And you must not bring any detestable thing into your house, or you, like it, will be set apart for destruction. You are to utterly detest and abhor it, because it is set apart for destruction.

Deuteronomy 12:31
You must not worship the LORD your God in this way, because they practice for their gods every abomination which the LORD hates. They even burn their sons and daughters in the fire as sacrifices to their gods.

Deuteronomy 32:16-17
They provoked His jealousy with foreign gods; they enraged Him with abominations. / They sacrificed to demons, not to God, to gods they had not known, to newly arrived gods, which your fathers did not fear.
the work of the hands of a craftsman—

Isaiah 40:19-20
To an idol that a craftsman casts and a metalworker overlays with gold and fits with silver chains? / One lacking such an offering chooses wood that will not rot. He seeks a skilled craftsman to set up an idol that will not topple.

Isaiah 44:12-17
The blacksmith takes a tool and labors over the coals; he fashions an idol with hammers and forges it with his strong arms. Yet he grows hungry and loses his strength; he fails to drink water and grows faint. / The woodworker extends a measuring line; he marks it out with a stylus; he shapes it with chisels and outlines it with a compass. He fashions it in the likeness of man, like man in all his glory, that it may dwell in a shrine. / He cuts down cedars or retrieves a cypress or oak. He lets it grow strong among the trees of the forest. He plants a laurel, and the rain makes it grow. …

Jeremiah 10:3-5
For the customs of the peoples are worthless; they cut down a tree from the forest; it is shaped with a chisel by the hands of a craftsman. / They adorn it with silver and gold and fasten it with hammer and nails, so that it will not totter. / Like scarecrows in a cucumber patch, their idols cannot speak. They must be carried because they cannot walk. Do not fear them, for they can do no harm, and neither can they do any good.”
and sets it up in secret.’

2 Kings 17:9-12
The Israelites secretly did things against the LORD their God that were not right. From watchtower to fortified city, they built high places in all their cities. / They set up for themselves sacred pillars and Asherah poles on every high hill and under every green tree. / They burned incense on all the high places like the nations that the LORD had driven out before them. They did wicked things, provoking the LORD to anger. …

Ezekiel 8:7-12
Then He brought me to the entrance to the court, and I looked and saw a hole in the wall. / “Son of man,” He told me, “dig through the wall.” So I dug through the wall and discovered a doorway. / Then He said to me, “Go in and see the wicked abominations they are committing here.” …

Deuteronomy 13:6-8
If your very own brother, or your son or daughter, or the wife you embrace, or your closest friend secretly entices you, saying, “Let us go and worship other gods” (which neither you nor your fathers have known, / the gods of the peoples around you, whether near or far, whether from one end of the earth or the other), / you must not yield to him or listen to him. Show him no pity, and do not spare him or shield him.
And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’

Nehemiah 8:6
Then Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God, and with their hands uplifted, all the people said, “Amen, Amen!” Then they bowed down and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground.

1 Chronicles 16:36
Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.” Then all the people said, “Amen!” and “Praise the LORD!”

Psalm 106:48
Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, “Amen!” Hallelujah!
Exodus 20:3-5
You shall have no other gods before Me. / You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath. / You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me,


Treasury of Scripture

Cursed be the man that makes any graven or molten image, an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and puts it in a secret place. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen.

Cursed be

Deuteronomy 28:16-19
Cursed shalt thou be in the city, and cursed shalt thou be in the field…

Genesis 9:25
And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren.

1 Samuel 26:19
Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods.

maketh

Deuteronomy 4:16-23
Lest ye corrupt yourselves, and make you a graven image, the similitude of any figure, the likeness of male or female, …

Deuteronomy 5:8
Thou shalt not make thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters beneath the earth:

Exodus 20:4,23
Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: …

an abomination

Deuteronomy 29:17
And ye have seen their abominations, and their idols, wood and stone, silver and gold, which were among them:)

1 Kings 11:5-7
For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites…

2 Kings 23:13
And the high places that were before Jerusalem, which were on the right hand of the mount of corruption, which Solomon the king of Israel had builded for Ashtoreth the abomination of the Zidonians, and for Chemosh the abomination of the Moabites, and for Milcom the abomination of the children of Ammon, did the king defile.

and putteth

Genesis 31:19,34
And Laban went to shear his sheep: and Rachel had stolen the images that were her father's…

2 Kings 17:19
Also Judah kept not the commandments of the LORD their God, but walked in the statutes of Israel which they made.

Psalm 44:20,21
If we have forgotten the name of our God, or stretched out our hands to a strange god; …

And all

Numbers 5:22
And this water that causeth the curse shall go into thy bowels, to make thy belly to swell, and thy thigh to rot: And the woman shall say, Amen, amen.

Jeremiah 11:5
That I may perform the oath which I have sworn unto your fathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as it is this day. Then answered I, and said, So be it, O LORD.

Jeremiah 28:6
Even the prophet Jeremiah said, Amen: the LORD do so: the LORD perform thy words which thou hast prophesied, to bring again the vessels of the LORD'S house, and all that is carried away captive, from Babylon into this place.

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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 is the man who makes a carved idol or molten image
This phrase highlights the prohibition against idolatry, a central theme in the Old Testament. The making of idols was common in ancient Near Eastern cultures, where gods were often represented by physical images. The curse here underscores the seriousness of idolatry, which is seen as a direct violation of the first two commandments (Exodus 20:3-4). Idolatry is considered a betrayal of the covenant relationship between God and Israel, as it attributes divine power to created objects rather than the Creator.

an abomination to the LORD
The term "abomination" is used throughout the Bible to describe practices that are detestable to God. In this context, it emphasizes the severity of idolatry as not just a sin, but something that is utterly repugnant to God. This reflects God's holiness and the expectation that His people remain pure and devoted solely to Him. The use of "abomination" connects to other scriptures where idolatry is condemned, such as in Leviticus 18:22 and Proverbs 6:16-19.

the work of the hands of a craftsman
This phrase points to the futility and absurdity of idol worship. The idols are man-made, crafted by human hands, and thus lack any divine power or life. This is a common biblical critique of idolatry, as seen in Isaiah 44:9-20, where the prophet mocks the idea of worshipping something that a person has created. It contrasts the living God, who is the Creator of all, with lifeless idols.

and sets it up in secret
The secrecy implies a recognition of wrongdoing, as the idol-maker hides his actions from the community and from God. This reflects the understanding that idolatry is not only a public sin but also a private one, affecting the individual's relationship with God. The secretive nature of the act suggests a deliberate choice to reject God's commandments, similar to the hidden sins mentioned in Psalm 90:8.

And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’
The communal response of "Amen" signifies agreement and acceptance of the curse by the entire community. It reflects the collective responsibility of the Israelites to uphold God's laws and maintain purity within the nation. This practice of communal affirmation is seen in other parts of scripture, such as Nehemiah 8:6, where the people respond with "Amen" to the reading of the Law. It underscores the unity and shared commitment of the people to God's covenant.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who delivered God's laws and instructions, including the blessings and curses in Deuteronomy.

2. The Israelites
The chosen people of God, who are receiving the law and instructions as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.

3. Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim
The locations where the blessings and curses were to be proclaimed to the Israelites.

4. The Craftsman
Represents those who create idols, which are considered abominations to God.

5. The LORD (Yahweh)
The one true God who commands exclusive worship and forbids idolatry.
Teaching Points
The Seriousness of Idolatry
Idolatry is not just a physical act but a spiritual betrayal. It represents a turning away from God to trust in something created rather than the Creator.

The Call for Community Accountability
The communal response of "Amen" signifies agreement and accountability among the people. It reminds us of the importance of community in upholding God's standards.

The Danger of Secret Sin
The verse highlights the danger of setting up idols "in secret." It serves as a warning that hidden sins are still seen by God and have serious consequences.

The Role of Obedience in Worship
True worship involves obedience to God's commands. Idolatry is a direct violation of this obedience and disrupts our relationship with God.

The Importance of Heart Examination
While physical idols may not be as prevalent today, anything that takes the place of God in our hearts can become an idol. Regular self-examination is crucial.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 27:15?

2. How does Deuteronomy 27:15 define idolatry and its consequences for believers today?

3. What modern "idols" might Christians unknowingly "set up in secret"?

4. How does Deuteronomy 27:15 connect with the First Commandment in Exodus 20:3?

5. Why is secrecy in sin particularly dangerous according to Deuteronomy 27:15?

6. How can we guard our hearts against idolatry in our daily lives?

7. What does Deuteronomy 27:15 reveal about the nature of idolatry in ancient Israel?

8. How does Deuteronomy 27:15 reflect the cultural context of the Israelites?

9. Why is idolatry so strongly condemned in Deuteronomy 27:15?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 27?

11. What does "amen" mean?

12. What defines an abomination?

13. What is the curse of the law?

14. Why would Michal possess a “household idol” (1 Samuel 19:13) in a culture supposedly devoted to the worship of one God?
What Does Deuteronomy 27:15 Mean
“Cursed is the man”

• Scripture does not treat “curse” as a mere figure of speech; it is a real, divine sentence of judgment (Deuteronomy 28:15; Jeremiah 17:5).

• A curse here is the opposite of the blessing promised for covenant faithfulness (Deuteronomy 28:1–2).

Galatians 3:10 reminds us that “all who rely on works of the Law are under a curse,” underscoring our need for Christ to redeem us from the Law’s penalties.


“Who makes a carved idol or molten image”

• The second commandment explicitly forbids fashioning any image for worship (Exodus 20:4).

Leviticus 26:1 repeats the ban, tying idolatry to covenant breaking.

1 John 5:21 presses the same truth on believers: “Little children, keep yourselves from idols.”


“An abomination to the LORD”

Deuteronomy 7:25 calls idols “detestable”; God’s moral revulsion has not changed (Malachi 3:6).

Proverbs 6:16–19 lists practices that are “an abomination,” showing that idolatry ranks with the worst sins.

1 Corinthians 10:14 urges, “Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry,” treating it as utterly incompatible with fellowship with Christ.


“The work of the hands of a craftsman”

Psalm 115:4–8 exposes the absurdity: idols have eyes yet cannot see.

Isaiah 44:12–20 pictures a smith shaping a god out of the same wood he burns for fuel—highlighting human folly.

Acts 17:29 affirms that the true God “is not like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by man’s art and imagination.”


“And sets it up in secret”

2 Kings 17:9 reports that Israel “did secretly against the LORD their God things that were not right,” a direct parallel.

Ezekiel 8:7–12 shows elders worshiping images in hidden chambers—yet God sees it all.

• Jesus’ warning in Luke 12:2–3 stands: “Nothing is concealed that will not be disclosed.”


“And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’”

• “Amen” means, “So be it; it is true.” Nehemiah 8:6 records the people answering “Amen, Amen” to God’s Word.

• Corporate affirmation acknowledges communal responsibility; sin tolerated by one member affects the whole (Joshua 7:1–12; 1 Corinthians 5:6).

2 Corinthians 1:20 points to Christ, “through whom we say the ‘Amen’ to the glory of God,” uniting our agreement with His finished work.


summary

Deuteronomy 27:15 pronounces a literal, covenantal curse on anyone who manufactures an idol and secretly enthrones it, because such an act violates God’s clear command, demeans His glory, and invites judgment. The verse exposes idolatry’s folly, asserts God’s all-seeing holiness, and calls the covenant community to wholehearted agreement with God’s verdict.

Verses 15-26. - The curses to be pronounced were twelve in number, probably to correspond with the number of the tribes. The blessings are not here recorded; but when the injunction here given was fulfilled by Joshua, the blessing as well as the curse was pronounced (Joshua 8:34). And probably, as the Jews report, each, the blessing and the curse, was pronounced alternately (Talmud Bab., 'Sotah,' p. 7; Targum Hieros., in loc.; Surcnhus., 'Mishna,' 3:262). It has sometimes been doubted whether any human voice could be audible over so wide a stretch as that between these two mountains; but this need be no longer matter of doubt, for the experiment has been repeatedly tried in recent times with success (Tristram, 'Land of Israel,' p. 150; Bonar, p. 371; Stanley, 'Syr. and Pal.,' p. 13). In the clear atmosphere of the East sounds travel far. It is to be borne in mind also that it was not a single voice that had to make itself heard across the valley on this occasion, but a chorus of voices pro-seeding from a body of priests stationed apparently in the midst between the two companies (cf. Joshua 8:33), and chanting in unison the words of each blessing or curse. Verses 15-26. - Each of the first eleven curses is directed against some particular sin already denounced in the Law. The twelfth curse is directed generally against all breaches of the Law, against those who fail or refuse to set up the whole Law and follow it as the rule of life and conduct. This shows that the sins specially denounced are selected by way of specimen, and also, perhaps, because they are such as could for the most part be easily concealed from judicial inspection. Verse 15. - (Cf. Exodus 20:4; Leviticus 26:1.) Verse 16. - (Cf. Exodus 21:17.) Verse 17. - (Cf. Deuteronomy 19:14.) Verse 18. - (Cf. Leviticus 19:14.) Verse 19. - (Cf. Deuteronomy 24:17.) Verse 20. - (Cf. Leviticus 18:8; Deuteronomy 22:30.) Verse 21. - (Cf. Leviticus 18:23; Leviticus 20:15.) Verses 22, 23. - (Cf. Leviticus 18:9, 17.) Verse 24. - (Cf. Exodus 20:13; Numbers 35:16, etc.) Verse 25. - (Cf. Exodus 23:7, 8.) Verse 26. - (Cf. Deuteronomy 28:15; Jeremiah 11:3, 4.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


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

the man
הָאִ֡ישׁ (hā·’îš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

who
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

makes
יַעֲשֶׂה֩ (ya·‘ă·śeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

a carved idol
פֶ֨סֶל (p̄e·sel)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6459: An idol, image

or molten image—
וּמַסֵּכָ֜ה (ū·mas·sê·ḵāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4541: A pouring over, fusion of metal, a libation, league, a coverlet

which is detestable
תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת (tō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8441: Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol

to the LORD,
יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

the work of
מַעֲשֵׂ֛ה (ma·‘ă·śêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property

the hands
יְדֵ֥י (yə·ḏê)
Noun - fdc
Strong's 3027: A hand

of a craftsman—
חָרָ֖שׁ (ḥā·rāš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2796: A fabricator, any material

and sets it up
וְשָׂ֣ם (wə·śām)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set

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

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

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

say,
וְעָנ֧וּ (wə·‘ā·nū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 6030: To answer, respond

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


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OT Law: Deuteronomy 27:15 Cursed be the man who makes (Deut. De Du)
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