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Deuteronomy, 27

1. And Moses with the elders of Israel commanded the people, saying, Keep all the commandments which I command you this day.

1. Moses and the elders of Israel gave this order to the people: "Observe all the commandments that I give you today.

2. And it shall be on the day when ye shall pass over Jordan unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, that thou shalt set thee up great stones, and plaister them with plaister:

2. When you cross the Jordan to go to the land which Yahweh, your God, will give you, set up large stones and plaster them with lime.

3. And thou shalt write upon them all the words of this law, when thou art passed over, that thou mayest go in unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, a land that floweth with milk and honey; as the LORD God of thy fathers hath promised thee.

3. Then you shall write upon them all the words of this Law at the time that you cross over, that you may enter the land which Yahweh, the God of your fathers, will give you as he has promised, a land flowing with milk and honey.

4. Therefore it shall be when ye be gone over Jordan, [that] ye shall set up these stones, which I command you this day, in mount Ebal, and thou shalt plaister them with plaister.

4. When you have crossed the Jordan, set up these stones on Mount Ebal as I command you today, and plaster them with lime.

5. And there shalt thou build an altar unto the LORD thy God, an altar of stones: thou shalt not lift up [any] iron [tool] upon them.

5. Set up there an altar in honor of Yahweh, built with unhewn stones.

6. Thou shalt build the altar of the LORD thy God of whole stones: and thou shalt offer burnt offerings thereon unto the LORD thy God:

6. Build the altar to Yahweh with uncut stones and on this altar offer burnt offerings to Yahweh, your God.

7. And thou shalt offer peace offerings, and shalt eat there, and rejoice before the LORD thy God.

7. There you shall also sacrifice peace offerings; you shall eat and feast in the presence of Yahweh, your God.

8. And thou shalt write upon the stones all the words of this law very plainly.

8. Write plainly upon these stones all the words of this Law."

9. And Moses and the priests the Levites spake unto all Israel, saying, Take heed, and hearken, O Israel; this day thou art become the people of the LORD thy God.

9. Then Moses and the priests from the tribe of Levi said to the people of Israel: "Pay attention and listen, Israel. Today you have become the people of Yahweh, your God:

10. Thou shalt therefore obey the voice of the LORD thy God, and do his commandments and his statutes, which I command thee this day.

10. Listen, therefore, to his voice and put into practice the commandments and the norms that I give you today."

11. And Moses charged the people the same day, saying,

11. On that day, Moses gave this command to the people:

12. These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye are come over Jordan; Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin:

12. When you have crossed the Jordan River, the tribes of Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph and Benjamin shall stand on Mount Gerizim to repeat the blessings over the people,

13. And these shall stand upon mount Ebal to curse; Reuben, Gad, and Asher, and Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.

13. while those of Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan and Naphtali shall stand on Mount Ebal to repeat the curses.

14. And the Levites shall speak, and say unto all the men of Israel with a loud voice,

14. The Levites shall declare to all the Israelites with a loud voice:

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.

15. Cursed be the man who makes an idol covered with metal, a thing hateful to Yahweh, the work of the hands of a craftsman, and sets it up in a hidden place! All the people shall answer: Amen!

16. Cursed [be] he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.

16. Cursed be he who despises his father or mother! And the people shall respond: Amen!

17. Cursed [be] he that removeth his neighbour's landmark. And all the people shall say, Amen.

17. Cursed be he who moves the boundaries of his neighbor's inheritance. All the people shall respond: Amen!

18. Cursed [be] he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen.

18. Cursed be he who leads the blind astray from the way! All the people shall respond: Amen!

19. Cursed [be] he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen.

19. Cursed be he who does not respect the rights of the foreigner, the orphan and the widow! All the people shall respond: Amen!

20. Cursed [be] he that lieth with his father's wife; because he uncovereth his father's skirt. And all the people shall say, Amen.

20. Cursed be he who lies with the wife of his father and dishonors his father's bed! All the people shall respond: Amen!

21. Cursed [be] he that lieth with any manner of beast. And all the people shall say, Amen.

21. Cursed be he who sins with any kind of animal! The people shall respond: Amen!

22. Cursed [be] he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.

22. Cursed be he who lies with his sister, whether the daughter of his father or mother! All the people shall respond: Amen!

23. Cursed [be] he that lieth with his mother in law. And all the people shall say, Amen.

23. Cursed be he who lies with his mother-in-law! All the people shall say: Amen!

24. Cursed [be] he that smiteth his neighbour secretly. And all the people shall say, Amen.

24. Cursed be he who treacherously murders his neighbor! All the people shall say: Amen!

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

25. Cursed be he who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person! All the people shall say: Amen!

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

26. Cursed be he who does not affirm the words of this Law by putting them into practice! And all the people shall say: Amen!



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27:1-8 - The instructions to write the laws on stones on an altar symbolize the permanence of God's Word. This practice ensures that the Law is ever present in the memory and lives of the people (see also Joshua 8:32 and Psalm 119:11).

27:9-10 - The people's call to hear and obey the laws reinforces the idea of community in the covenant. Unity and collective commitment are essential to the life of faith in Israel (see also Exodus 24:3 and Romans 12:4-5).

27:11-13 - The pronouncement of curses and blessings establishes the consequences of obedience and disobedience. This demonstrates the seriousness of the covenant and the importance of the choices the people make (see also Leviticus 26:14-39 and Galatians 6:7).

27:14-26 - The curses pronounced against those who break the law emphasize the need to live according to God's commandments. This reflects God's righteous nature and the implications of sin (see also Deuteronomy 28:15 and James 2:10).

27:28-29 - The blessing on the people for keeping the law reinforces God's promise of prosperity and protection. This blessing is an incentive for faithfulness and continuation of the covenant (see also Deuteronomy 30:19-20 and Psalm 1:1-3).

Versos relacionados con Deuteronomy, 27:

Deuteronomy chapter 27 establishes a covenant renewal ritual. How should Israel remember and affirm its covenant with God? This ceremonial text instructs the writing of the law on stones, the construction of an altar, and the proclamation of blessings and curses on Mount Ebal and Gerizim. The chapter lists twelve specific curses that the people must affirm. Deuteronomy 27 emphasizes the seriousness of Israel's commitment to God's law. Investigate with us five biblical passages that correlate with the covenant themes of this solemn chapter.

Galatians 3:10: "All who depend on the practice of the law are under a curse, for it is written: 'Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do all things written in the Book of the Law.'" - Paul quotes Deuteronomy 27:26, highlighting the impossibility of perfectly fulfilling the law.

Joshua 8:30-32: "Then Joshua built an altar to the Lord, the God of Israel, on Mount Ebal, as Moses, the servant of the Lord, had commanded the Israelites. He made it according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses: an altar of unhewn stones, on which no iron tool was used. On it they offered burnt offerings and communion sacrifices to the Lord." - This excerpt shows the direct fulfillment of the instructions given in Deuteronomy 27:4-8.

Matthew 5:23-24: "Therefore, if you are presenting your gift before the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go first to be reconciled with your brother; then come back and present your offer." - Jesus expands the concept of proper worship, reflecting the spirit of the instructions in Deuteronomy 27.

Hebrews 12:18-21: "You did not reach the mountain that could be touched and that was on fire; nor darkness, gloom and storm; to the sound of the trumpet and to a voice that spoke in such a way that the listeners begged that nothing more be said to them, because they could not bear what was being ordered to them: 'Even an animal, if it touches the mountain, must be stoned'. . The spectacle was so terrible that even Moses said, 'I am terrified and trembling!'" - This excerpt references the scene on Mount Sinai, which is echoed in the ceremony described in Deuteronomy 27.

1 Peter 2:5: "You also, like living stones, are being built up into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." - Peter uses the image of building stones, reminiscent of the altar of unhewn stones mentioned in Deuteronomy 27:5-6.

FAQ:

What should be written on the altar stones?

God's laws must be written on the stones of the altar so that everyone will remember His commands and remain faithful. (Deuteronomy 27:2-8)

What are some of the curses mentioned?

Among the curses are serious acts of disobedience such as committing adultery, lying about one's neighbor, and deceiving justice. (Deuteronomy 27:15-26)

What is the importance of the altar ritual?

The altar ritual and the reading of the laws emphasize the need for obedience and the importance of maintaining a right relationship with God. (Deuteronomy 27:4-6)

What should happen if someone breaks God's laws?

Those who violate the established laws will suffer the curses described, reflecting the gravity of their disobedience. (Deuteronomy 27:15-26)

What is the role of priests in relation to curses?

The priests must announce the curses and urge the people to obey the law to avoid these consequences. (Deuteronomy 27:14)


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