Deuteronomy 27:25

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

‘Cursed is he who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’

American Standard Version (1901)

Cursed be he that taketh a bribe to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen.

Bible in Basic English

Cursed is he who for a reward puts to death one who has done no wrong. And let all the people say, So be it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Cursed be he that taketh gifts, to slay an innocent person: and all the people shall say: Amen.

Free Bible Version

“A curse on anyone who accepts a bribe to kill someone who's innocent!” Everyone says “Amen!”

Geneva Bible 1599

Cursed be he that taketh a reward to put to death innocent blood: And all the people shall say: So be it.

King James (Authorized) Version

Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen.

One Unity Resource Bible

‘Cursed is he who takes a bribe to kill an innocent person.’ All the people shall say, ‘Amen ·So be it·.’

Translation for Translators

‘Yahweh will curse anyone who accepts a bribe to murder someone who ◄is innocent/has not done something that is wrong.►’ And all the people must reply, ‘◄Amen/We want that to happen►.’

Unlocked Literal Bible

'May the man be cursed who takes a bribe to kill an innocent person.' Then all the people must say, 'Amen.'

Noah Webster Bible

Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person: and all the people shall say, Amen.

World English Bible

‘Cursed is he who takes a bribe to kill an innocent person.’ All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

Young's Literal Translation

'Cursed [is] he who is taking a bribe to smite a person, innocent blood, — and all the people have said, Amen.

Context

Curses Pronounced from Ebal

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!’

Sermons

When the Weak Are Destroyed by the Powerful

Shane Idleman

Summary

This verse in Deuteronomy emphasizes the seriousness of following God's commands and upholding His covenant. It warns against the consequences of disobedience, stating that anyone who does not uphold the words of the law and do them is under a curse. The verse underscores the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God, highlighting the principle that blessings come from following His ways while disobedience leads to curses. It serves as a reminder of the significance of honoring God's laws and the covenant relationship between God and His people.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person,.... As an assassin, to murder him privately; or as a judge, that takes a bribe to condemn to death an innocent person: so Aben Ezra observes, that according to the sense of some a judge is meant; but, says he, in my opinion a false witness; one that swears a man's life away for the sake of a reward given him: and all the people shall say Amen; at so detestable a crime.