What does Deuteronomy 27:12 mean?

Deuteronomy 27:12 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Deuteronomy 27:12 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Deuteronomy 27:12 Meaning

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:

Context Explained

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

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

12These 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:

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

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

Key Themes

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Source: Deuteronomy 27:12