Deuteronomy 27:16
Deuteronomy 27:16 in Multiple Translations
‘Cursed is he who dishonors his father or mother.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’
Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.
Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.
Cursed is he who does not give honour to his father or mother. And let all the people say, So be it.
“A curse on anyone who dishonors their father or mother.” Everyone says “Amen!”
Cursed be he that curseth his father and his mother: And all the people shall say: So be it.
'Cursed [is] He who is making light of his father and his mother, — and all the people have said, Amen.
‘Cursed is he who dishonors his father or his mother.’ All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’
Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother: and all the people shall say, Amen.
Cursed be he that honoureth not his father and mother: and all the people shall say: Amen.
‘Yahweh will curse anyone who dishonors his father or his mother.’ And all the people must reply, ‘◄Amen/We want that to happen►.’
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 27:16
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Deuteronomy 27:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אָר֕וּר
מַקְלֶ֥ה
אָבִ֖י/ו
וְ/אִמּ֑/וֹ
וְ/אָמַ֥ר
כָּל
הָ/עָ֖ם
אָמֵֽן
אָר֕וּר
ʼârar
H779
to curse
V-Qal-Inf-c
מַקְלֶ֥ה
qâlâh
H7034
to dishonor
V-Hiphil
אָבִ֖י/ו
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms | Suff
וְ/אִמּ֑/וֹ
ʼêm
H517
mother
Conj | N-fs | Suff
וְ/אָמַ֥ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הָ/עָ֖ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-ms
אָמֵֽן
ʼâmên
H543
amen
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 27:16
אָר֕וּר
ʼârar
H779
"to curse"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To curse someone or something, like God cursing the serpent in Genesis 3. It means to execrate or wish harm upon someone, often used in the context of punishment or judgment. This word appears in various biblical accounts.
Definition: 1) to curse 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to curse 1a2) cursed be he (participle used as in curses) 1b) (Niphal) to be cursed, cursed 1c)(Piel) to curse, lay under a curse, put a curse on 1d) (Hophal) to be made a curse, be cursed
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bitterly curse. See also: Genesis 3:14; Deuteronomy 27:23; Psalms 119:21.
מַקְלֶ֥ה
qâlâh
H7034
"to dishonor"
V-Hiphil
It means to dishonor or treat with contempt, like the way David felt when he was despised by his brothers in 1 Samuel 17:28 or how God feels when people disobey him in Malachi 1:6.
Definition: 1) to disgrace, dishonour, be lightly esteemed, be dishonoured, be despised 1a) (Niphal) to be dishonoured, be despised, be lightly esteemed 1b) (Hiphil) to treat with contempt, dishonour, treat shamefully
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: base, contemn, despise, lightly esteem, set light, seem vile. See also: Deuteronomy 25:3; Proverbs 12:9; Isaiah 3:5.
אָבִ֖י/ו
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-ms | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
וְ/אִמּ֑/וֹ
ʼêm
H517
"mother"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'mother' is used in the Bible to describe a female parent or a maternal figure. It can also refer to the source or origin of something, such as a river or a family. In some cases, it is used figuratively to describe a person's relationship to others.
Definition: 1) mother 1a) of humans 1b) of Deborah's relationship to the people (fig.) 1c) of animals 2) point of departure or division
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: dam, mother, [idiom] parting. See also: Genesis 2:24; 2 Kings 4:19; Psalms 22:10.
וְ/אָמַ֥ר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
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.
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.
הָ/עָ֖ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Art | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
אָמֵֽן
ʼâmên
H543
"amen"
Adv
Amen means something is true or faithful, like a promise or a statement of fact. Jesus often used it to begin his teachings, as in Matthew 5:18. It expresses certainty or agreement.
Definition: verily, truly, amen, so be it
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: Amen, so be it, truth. See also: Numbers 5:22; Deuteronomy 27:26; Psalms 41:14.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 27:16
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- Context
- Cross References
- Deuteronomy 27:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 27:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 27:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 27:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 27:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 27:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 27:16
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 27:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 27:16
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 27:16
Context — Curses Pronounced from Ebal
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!’
17‘Cursed is he who moves his neighbor’s boundary stone.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ 18‘Cursed is he who lets a blind man wander in the road.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’Cross References
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| 1 | Leviticus 19:3 | Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must keep My Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God. |
| 2 | Exodus 21:17 | Anyone who curses his father or mother must surely be put to death. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 21:18–21 | If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mother and does not listen to them when disciplined, his father and mother are to lay hold of him and bring him to the elders of his city, to the gate of his hometown, and say to the elders, “This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he does not obey us. He is a glutton and a drunkard.” Then all the men of his city will stone him to death. So you must purge the evil from among you, and all Israel will hear and be afraid. |
| 4 | Exodus 20:12 | Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. |
| 5 | Matthew 15:4–6 | For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ But you say that if anyone says to his father or mother, ‘Whatever you would have received from me is a gift devoted to God,’ he need not honor his father or mother with it. Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition. |
| 6 | Leviticus 20:9 | If anyone curses his father or mother, he must be put to death. He has cursed his father or mother; his blood shall be upon him. |
| 7 | Proverbs 30:11–17 | There is a generation of those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers. There is a generation of those who are pure in their own eyes and yet unwashed of their filth. There is a generation—how haughty are their eyes and pretentious are their glances— there is a generation whose teeth are swords and whose jaws are knives, devouring the oppressed from the earth and the needy from among men. The leech has two daughters: Give and Give. There are three things that are never satisfied, four that never say, ‘Enough!’: Sheol, the barren womb, land never satisfied with water, and fire that never says, ‘Enough!’ As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 22:7 | Father and mother are treated with contempt. Within your walls the foreign resident is exploited, the fatherless and the widow are oppressed. |
Deuteronomy 27:16 Summary
[This verse is saying that it's very important to respect and obey our parents, because they are the authorities that God has put in our lives (Exodus 20:12). When we disobey or disrespect our parents, it's like disobeying God Himself, and that can bring negative consequences into our lives (Ephesians 6:1-3). On the other hand, when we honor our parents, we are showing that we value and respect the authorities that God has placed in our lives, and this can bring blessings and joy into our relationships (Colossians 3:20).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to dishonor one's father or mother?
To dishonor one's father or mother means to disrespect, disobey, or bring shame to them, which is contrary to the Fifth Commandment (Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16).
Is this verse only referring to young children disobeying their parents?
No, this verse applies to people of all ages, as it is a command to honor one's parents throughout their lives, as seen in Ephesians 6:1-3 and Colossians 3:20.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Deuteronomy?
This verse is part of a series of curses and blessings in Deuteronomy 27-28, emphasizing the importance of obedience to God's commands, including honoring one's parents, in order to receive His blessings (Deuteronomy 28:1-14).
What is the significance of the people saying 'Amen' after this curse?
The people saying 'Amen' signifies their agreement with the curse and their commitment to uphold the command to honor one's parents, acknowledging that disobedience will indeed bring a curse (Numbers 5:22, Nehemiah 5:13).
Reflection Questions
- How have I shown honor or dishonor to my parents in the past, and what can I do to improve my relationship with them?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of honoring my parents to my relationships with other authorities in my life, such as employers or leaders?
- What are some cultural or societal pressures that may encourage me to dishonor my parents, and how can I resist them?
- How can I balance the command to honor my parents with the need to set healthy boundaries or prioritize my own family's needs?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 27:16
Cursed [be] he that setteth light by his father, or his mother,.... That secretly despises them in his heart, and by looks and gestures mocks at them in a private manner, unseen by others, Proverbs
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 27:16
Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen. Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 27:16
Setteth light; or, despiseth in his heart; or reproacheth or curseth, to wit, secretly, as before; for if the fact was notorious, it was punished with death, .
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 27:16
Deuteronomy 27:16 Cursed [be] he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.Ver. 16. That setteth light.] That despises, undervalues, not only that curses, as Exodus 21:17.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 27:16
(16) Cursed be he that setteth light.—The first curse points to the first two commandments of the first table, and the second to the first commandment in the second table. If we mark off the first offence specified, secret idolatry—the only one which distinctly recalls the first commandment of the Law, and also the last general curse which embraces all transgression whatever, the intervening offences seem more easily arranged. We have duty to parents enforced (Deuteronomy 27:16) and the rights of neighbours (Deuteronomy 5:17), the blind (Deuteronomy 27:18), and the unprotected (Deuteronomy 27:19) come next. The next four precepts are all concerned with purity, first in the nearer, afterwards in the more distant relations (Deuteronomy 27:20-23). The last two precepts concern slander and treachery (Deuteronomy 27:24-25). Evidently the offences specified are examples of whole classes of actions; and the twelve curses may have some reference to the number of the tribes.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 27:16
Verse 16. Setteth light by his father or his mother.] See Clarke on Exodus 20:12.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 27:16
16. Cp. Deuteronomy 5:16, Deuteronomy 21:18 ff.; E, Exodus 20:11; Exodus 21:17; H, Leviticus 20:9. Setteth light by or dishonoureth, the opposite of honour, Deuteronomy 5:16.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 27:16
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 27:16
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Taranaki Bible Conference January 19-2012 - 3 of 5 Sermons by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the consequences of finding Christ in a home. He emphasizes the importance of free will and how it can affect one's relationship with God. Th |
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A Son That Brings Shame by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker shares his experiences of preaching the word of God and traveling across the nation. He recalls a powerful encounter with a man who commended him for fe |
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(Bible Analysis of Man) Man's Lips by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being attentive and responsive to God's calling. He uses the analogy of hunting for God, stating that sometimes we can los |
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Recovery of the Lords Name - Part 2 of 6 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Gideon from the Bible. Gideon finds himself in a seemingly impossible situation, with the enemy strongly entrenched and very li |
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Penetrating the Spirit of This Age by Mel Esh | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of penetrating the spirit of this age and the sanctifying effect of missionary brethren. He shares a personal experience of wit |
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Lord! Save Our Children! by Conrad Murrell | Conrad Murrell preaches on the importance of understanding and interpreting the Scriptures correctly to avoid harmful consequences like a wrong view of salvation and misplaced trus |
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Cost of Discipleship - Part 10 by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story of how he realized he was lost and disobedient to his parents. Despite being involved in church activities and memorizing script |