Deuteronomy 27:14
Deuteronomy 27:14 in Multiple Translations
Then the Levites shall proclaim in a loud voice to every Israelite:
¶ And the Levites shall speak, and say unto all the men of Israel with a loud voice,
And the Levites shall answer, and say unto all the men of Israel with a loud voice,
Then the Levites are to say in a loud voice to all the men of Israel,
Then the Levites will shout in a loud voice so every Israelite can hear:
And the Leuites shall answere and say vnto all the men of Israel with a loude voyce,
'And the Levites have answered and said unto every man of Israel — a loud voice:
With a loud voice, the Levites shall say to all the men of Israel,
And the Levites shall speak, and say to all the men of Israel with a loud voice,
And the Levites shall pronounce, and say to all the men of Israel with a loud voice:
The descendants of Levi must shout these words loudly:
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Deuteronomy 27:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עָנ֣וּ
הַ/לְוִיִּ֗ם
וְ/אָֽמְר֛וּ
אֶל
כָּל
אִ֥ישׁ
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
ק֥וֹל
רָֽם
וְ/עָנ֣וּ
ʻânâh
H6030
to dwell
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
הַ/לְוִיִּ֗ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
Levi
Art | Ngmpa
וְ/אָֽמְר֛וּ
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
אִ֥ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms
רָֽם
rûwm
H7311
to exalt
V-Qal
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 27:14
וְ/עָנ֣וּ
ʻânâh
H6030
"to dwell"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
This verb means to sing or make music, but also to respond or give an answer. In the Bible, it is used to describe praising God in song or responding to a question. The KJV translates it as 'sing' or 'answer'.
Definition: (Qal) to dwell
Usage: Occurs in 316 OT verses. KJV: give account, afflict (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also H1042 (בֵּית עֲנוֹת), H1043 (בֵּית עֲנָת). See also: Genesis 18:27; 2 Samuel 14:19; Job 40:2.
הַ/לְוִיִּ֗ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
"Levi"
Art | Ngmpa
A Levite is a descendant of Levi, one of Jacob's 12 sons, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. Levi's brothers include Reuben, Simeon, and Judah. His descendants played a key role in Israel's spiritual life.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) Another name of le.vi (לֵוִי "Levi" H3878) § Levite, of Levi "joined to" 1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah 1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: Leviite. See also: Exodus 4:14; 1 Chronicles 6:33; Ezra 6:20.
וְ/אָֽמְר֛וּ
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אִ֥ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
רָֽם
rûwm
H7311
"to exalt"
V-Qal
This verb can mean to lift something or someone up, like a parent lifting a child, or to exalt oneself in pride. In the Bible, it's used to describe God lifting up the humble and bringing down the proud.
Definition: 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, be set on high 1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted 1a3) to be lifted, rise 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up 1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt 1b3) to exalt, extol 1c) (Polal) to be lifted up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high 1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove 1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute 1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished 1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)
Usage: Occurs in 184 OT verses. KJV: bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. See also: Genesis 7:17; Psalms 46:11; Psalms 3:4.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 27:14
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- Deuteronomy 27:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 27:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 27:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 27:14
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 27:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 27:14
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 27:14
Context — Curses Pronounced from Ebal
12“When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin.
13And these tribes shall stand on Mount Ebal to deliver the curse: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.
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
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| 1 | Daniel 9:11 | All Israel has transgressed Your law and turned away, refusing to obey Your voice; so the oath and the curse written in the Law of Moses the servant of God has been poured out on us, because we have sinned against You. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 33:9–10 | He said of his father and mother, ‘I do not consider them.’ He disregarded his brothers and did not know his own sons, for he kept Your word and maintained Your covenant. He will teach Your ordinances to Jacob and Your law to Israel; he will set incense before You and whole burnt offerings on Your altar. |
| 3 | Joshua 8:33 | All Israel, foreigners and citizens alike, with their elders, officers, and judges, stood on both sides of the ark of the covenant of the LORD facing the Levitical priests who carried it. Half of the people stood in front of Mount Gerizim and half of them in front of Mount Ebal, as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded earlier, to bless the people of Israel. |
| 4 | Nehemiah 8:7–8 | The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places. So they read from the Book of the Law of God, explaining it and giving insight, so that the people could understand what was being read. |
| 5 | Malachi 2:7–9 | For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, because he is the messenger of the LORD of Hosts. But you have departed from the way, and your instruction has caused many to stumble. You have violated the covenant of Levi,” says the LORD of Hosts. “So I in turn have made you despised and humiliated before all the people, because you have not kept My ways, but have shown partiality in matters of the law.” |
Deuteronomy 27:14 Summary
[This verse is telling us that the Levites, who were like the spiritual leaders of the Israelites, needed to loudly proclaim some very important teachings to all the people. This was so everyone could hear and understand how God wanted them to live, similar to how we learn from Romans 10:17 that faith comes from hearing the message of God. The Levites were like messengers, sharing God's words with the people, and their role was crucial in helping the Israelites understand God's expectations, as seen in Deuteronomy 33:10. By proclaiming in a loud voice, the Levites ensured that everyone had access to the same teachings and instructions, emphasizing the importance of community and collective participation in worship.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Levites need to proclaim in a loud voice to every Israelite?
The Levites proclaimed in a loud voice so that every Israelite could hear and understand the importance of the curses and blessings, as instructed in Deuteronomy 27:14, similar to how God spoke to the Israelites in a loud voice from Mount Sinai in Exodus 19:19.
What is the significance of the Levites being the ones to proclaim these curses and blessings?
The Levites were chosen by God to be the spiritual leaders and teachers of the Israelites, as seen in Deuteronomy 33:10, and their role in proclaiming the curses and blessings highlights their importance in guiding the people in their relationship with God.
How does this verse relate to the concept of corporate worship and community in the Bible?
This verse shows that worship and community are closely tied, as the Levites are proclaiming to the entire assembly of Israelites, emphasizing the importance of collective participation and accountability in worship, similar to the gatherings described in Nehemiah 8:1-8.
What can we learn from the fact that the Levites are proclaiming to 'every Israelite'?
The fact that the Levites are proclaiming to every Israelite emphasizes the inclusivity and equality of all people before God, as seen in Galatians 3:28, and highlights the importance of ensuring that all members of the community have access to the same teachings and instructions.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to 'hear' God's voice in my own life, and how can I be more attentive to His instructions?
- How can I, like the Levites, proclaim God's truth and teachings to those around me in a way that is clear and audible?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to be reminded of God's blessings and curses, and how can I seek to align myself with His will?
- In what ways can I participate in corporate worship and community, and how can I contribute to the spiritual growth and accountability of those around me?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 27:14
And the Levites shall speak, and say unto all the men of Israel,.... Rather, "answer (e) and say"; not the whole tribe of Levi, for that stood on Mount Gerizim to bless, Deuteronomy 27:12; but the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 27:14
And the Levites shall speak, and say unto all the men of Israel with a loud voice, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 27:14
The Levites, i.e. some of the Levites, to wit, the priests, which bare the ark, as it is expressed, , for the body of the Levites stood upon Mount Gerizim, ; but these stood in the valley between Gerizim and Ebal, looking towards the one or the other mountain as they pronounced either the blessings or the curses, as may be gathered from . With a loud voice; so as they might be heard by a great number of the people, by whom the rest were informed and directed by some signal when they should answer.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 27:14
14–26. Appointment of the Levites to Curse According to 11–13 both a blessing and a curse were to be pronounced, here we have only curses, twelve in number. There Levi was one of six tribes appointed to bless; here the Levites, in religious distinction from all the other tribes, are to pronounce the curses. Further, the 12 curses are not confined to sins dealt with in the Code of D; the objects of only 7 are forbidden in D, of 6 in E, Exodus 20:2-23, of 1 in J, Exodus 34, and of as many as Deuteronomy 27:9 in H, Leviticus 17-26. The inferences are reasonable that this passage is not from the same hand as the preceding (i.e. not from E) and not from D. The inclusion of so many sins forbidden only in H does not necessarily imply that the list of curses is exilic (Berth.). It may be from a source independent of all those documents, some national or local liturgy; and Meyer—Luther (Die Israeliten, 552) suggest that it was in use at the sanctuary of Shechem. Nor is the hand which introduced it here that of D, but of a late editor, for note the simple term Levites instead of D’s the priests the Levites and the phrase unto all the men of Israel, found elsewhere only in Joshua 10:24 in a passage with many editorial elements. D’s phrase is all Israel (see, above Deuteronomy 27:9).
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 27:14
14-26. The Levites shall speak — These twelve curses were to be pronounced against transgressors of the law. The first is against those who make graven or molten images. Comp. Exodus 20:4.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 27:14
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Worship in the Midst of War by Jono Sims | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of faithful preaching and declares that the faithful man of God is called to declare the whole counsel of God, regardless of |
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Predictions - Housing Crash Depression by Andrew Strom | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the influence of the American gospel and Jesus on other countries. He expresses concern about how American culture, including gangs and rap so |
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Daniel) ch.9 & 10 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses two verses from the Old Testament that highlight God's judgment. The first verse is Genesis 15:16, where God tells Abraham that the Israelite |
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Forgive Us! by Ronald Glass | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the disconnect between the words of the Bible and the actions of believers in the world. He acknowledges that people have rebelled against Go |
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A Good Report by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson shares a powerful report on the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in New York City, emphasizing the miraculous conversions and spiritual hunger witnessed durin |
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(Guidelines) Read the Bible by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of preaching and teaching the Word of God. He quotes Dr. Morgan who said that inspiration is 95% perspiration, highlighting th |
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Nehemiah) ch.7 & 8 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of praising God and worshiping Him before delving into the explanation of scriptures. The people in Jerusalem were attentive t |