What does Deuteronomy 27:13 mean?

Deuteronomy 27:13 highlights themes such as curses, obedience, community when read in context.

How should I apply Deuteronomy 27:13 today?

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

Deuteronomy 27:13 Meaning

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

Context Explained

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,

15Cursed 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.

Key Themes

cursesobediencecommunity

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Source: Deuteronomy 27:13