Deuteronomy 27:26
New International Version
“Cursed is anyone who does not uphold the words of this law by carrying them out.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

New Living Translation
‘Cursed is anyone who does not affirm and obey the terms of these instructions.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’

English Standard Version
“‘Cursed be anyone who does not confirm the words of this law by doing them.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

Berean Standard Bible
‘Cursed is he who does not put the words of this law into practice.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’

King James Bible
Cursed be he that confirmeth not all the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say, Amen.

New King James Version
‘Cursed is the one who does not confirm all the words of this law by observing them.’ “And all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’ ”

New American Standard Bible
‘Cursed is anyone who does not fulfill the words of this Law by doing them.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

NASB 1995
‘Cursed is he who does not confirm the words of this law by doing them.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

NASB 1977
‘Cursed is he who does not confirm the words of this law by doing them.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

Legacy Standard Bible
‘Cursed is he who does not confirm the words of this law by doing them.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

Amplified Bible
‘Cursed is he who does not confirm the words of this law by doing them [keeping them, taking them to heart as the rule of his life].’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

Christian Standard Bible
‘Anyone who does not put the words of this law into practice is cursed.’ And all the people will say, ‘Amen! ’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Anyone who does not put the words of this law into practice is cursed.’ And all the people will say, ‘Amen!’”

American Standard Version
Cursed be he that confirmeth not the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say, Amen.

English Revised Version
Cursed be he that confirmeth not the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say, Amen.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Whoever doesn't obey every word of these teachings will be cursed." Then all the people will say amen.

Good News Translation
"'God's curse on anyone who does not obey all of God's laws and teachings.' "And all the people will answer, 'Amen!'

International Standard Version
"'Cursed is the one who doesn't uphold the words of this Law and observe them. "Then all the people are to respond by saying, 'Amen!'"

Majority Standard Bible
?Cursed is he who does not put the words of this law into practice.? And let all the people say, ?Amen!?

NET Bible
Cursed is the one who refuses to keep the words of this law.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!'

New Heart English Bible
'Cursed is he who doesn't confirm all the words of this law to do them.' All the people shall say, 'Amen.'"

Webster's Bible Translation
Cursed be he that confirmeth not all the words of this law to do them: and all the people shall say, Amen.

World English Bible
‘Cursed is he who doesn’t uphold the words of this law by doing them.’ All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“Cursed [is] he who does not establish the words of this law, to do them.” And all the people have said, “Amen.”

Young's Literal Translation
Cursed is he who doth not establish the words of this law, to do them, -- and all the people have said, Amen.

Smith's Literal Translation
Cursed he who shall not raise up the words of this law to do them: and all the people said, Amen.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Cursed be he that abideth not in the words of this law, and fulfilleth them not in work: and all the people shall say: Amen.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Cursed be he who does not remain in the words of this law, and does not carry them out in deed. And all the people shall say: Amen.”

New American Bible
“Cursed be anyone whose actions do not uphold the words of this law!” And all the people shall answer, “Amen!”

New Revised Standard Version
“Cursed be anyone who does not uphold the words of this law by observing them.” All the people shall say, “Amen!”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Cursed be he who does not confirm all the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say, Amen.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Cursed is everyone who will not affirm the words of this Law and do them, and all the people shall say, “Amen.”’
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Cursed be he that confirmeth not the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say: Amen.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Cursed is every man that continues not in all the words of this law to do them: and all the people shall say, So be it.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Curses Pronounced from Ebal
25‘Cursed is he who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ 26‘Cursed is he who does not put the words of this law into practice.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’

Cross References
Galatians 3:10
All who rely on works of the law are under a curse. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”

James 2:10
Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.

Jeremiah 11:3
You must tell them that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Cursed is the man who does not obey the words of this covenant,

Romans 3:19-20
Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. / Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin.

Ezekiel 18:4
Behold, every soul belongs to Me; both father and son are Mine. The soul who sins is the one who will die.

Leviticus 18:5
Keep My statutes and My judgments, for the man who does these things will live by them. I am the LORD.

Romans 7:10-11
So I discovered that the very commandment that was meant to bring life actually brought death. / For sin, seizing its opportunity through the commandment, deceived me and through the commandment put me to death.

Nehemiah 10:29
hereby join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses and to obey carefully all the commandments, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord.

Matthew 5:19
So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Romans 4:15
because the law brings wrath. And where there is no law, there is no transgression.

2 Corinthians 3:6
And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

Psalm 119:21
You rebuke the arrogant—the cursed who stray from Your commandments.

Isaiah 24:5-6
The earth is defiled by its people; they have transgressed the laws; they have overstepped the decrees and broken the everlasting covenant. / Therefore a curse has consumed the earth, and its inhabitants must bear the guilt; the earth’s dwellers have been burned, and only a few survive.

Romans 10:5
For concerning the righteousness that is by the law, Moses writes: “The man who does these things will live by them.”

Ezekiel 20:11
And I gave them My statutes and made known to them My ordinances—for the man who does these things will live by them.


Treasury of Scripture

Cursed be he that confirms not all the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say, Amen.

Cursed

Deuteronomy 27:15
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 28:15
But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee:

Psalm 119:21
Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.

confirmeth

Jeremiah 11:3-5
And say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel; Cursed be the man that obeyeth not the words of this covenant, …

Ezekiel 18:24
But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.

Romans 3:19,20
Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God…

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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 he
The Hebrew word for "cursed" is "אָרוּר" (arur), which signifies being under a divine curse or ban. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a curse was a powerful pronouncement that invoked divine judgment upon someone. This phrase underscores the seriousness of disobedience to God's law. It serves as a solemn warning that failing to adhere to God's commandments results in spiritual and communal consequences. The use of "cursed" here reflects the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where blessings and curses were integral to the covenant stipulations.

who does not uphold
The phrase "does not uphold" comes from the Hebrew "אֲשֶׁר לֹא יָקִים" (asher lo yaqim), meaning to not establish or confirm. This implies a failure to actively support or maintain the law. In the historical context, this was not merely about passive neglect but an active refusal to affirm and live by the divine statutes. Upholding the law was a communal responsibility, emphasizing that each individual had a role in maintaining the integrity of the covenant community.

the words of this law
The "words of this law" refer to the Torah, the divine instructions given to Israel. The Hebrew term "הַתּוֹרָה" (ha-torah) encompasses not just legalistic commands but the entire teaching and guidance provided by God. This phrase highlights the comprehensive nature of God's expectations, covering moral, ceremonial, and civil aspects of life. Historically, the law was central to Israel's identity and relationship with God, serving as a guide for righteous living and a means to reflect God's holiness to the nations.

by carrying them out
The Hebrew "לַעֲשׂוֹת אוֹתָם" (la'asot otam) translates to "to do them," emphasizing action and obedience. This phrase underscores that mere knowledge of the law is insufficient; it must be actively practiced. The historical context of Deuteronomy involves the Israelites preparing to enter the Promised Land, where obedience to the law was crucial for their success and prosperity. This call to action reflects the biblical principle that faith is demonstrated through works, aligning with the New Testament teaching in James 2:17.

And let all the people say, Amen!
The word "Amen" is derived from the Hebrew "אָמֵן" (amen), meaning "so be it" or "truly." It is a declaration of agreement and affirmation. In the ancient context, the collective response of "Amen" signified communal consent and accountability. This public affirmation reinforced the communal nature of the covenant, where the entire nation of Israel was bound together in their commitment to God's law. Theologically, it reflects the importance of unity and shared responsibility in the faith community, a principle that continues to resonate in Christian practice today.

(26) Cursed be he that confirmeth not all the words of this law to do them.--"Here he sums up the whole Law, all of it, and they took it upon them with a curse and an oath" (Rashi). From this verse St. Paul also reasons that "as many as are of the works of the law are under a curse." For no man can do all of them. And therefore it is impossible to secure the blessing of Gerizim except through Him who bare the curse of Ebal. "Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us, as it is written, cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree." In all these curses the verb is wanting. "Cursed is he," would be a more correct translation in modern English. These curses are not imprecations so much as declarations of fact.



Parallel Commentaries ...


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

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

does not
לֹא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

put
יָקִ֛ים (yā·qîm)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand

the words
דִּבְרֵ֥י (diḇ·rê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of this
הַזֹּ֖את (haz·zōṯ)
Article | Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

law
הַתּוֹרָֽה־ (hat·tō·w·rāh-)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law

into practice.’
לַעֲשׂ֣וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6213: To do, make

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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