Deuteronomy 27:25

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

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After crossing the Jordan into Canaan, Israel was to assemble at Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim near Shechem, where the covenant’s blessings and curses were publicly affirmed. The curse in this passage belongs to that solemn covenant ceremony, declaring God’s judgment on secret murder for bribery.

Places in this passage

Deuteronomy 27:25 mentions Jordan, Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim.

Jordan · Bill Rice
Mount Ebal · Ibro84
Mount Gerizim · יאיר דב

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