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Deuteronomy 27:15 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Deuteronomy 27:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 27 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Deuteronomy 27:15 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 27:15
Cursed be the man that maketh any graven or molten image—This first curse addresses idolatry, the fundamental covenant violation that breaks the First and Second Commandments. The Hebrew pesel (graven image) refers to carved idols, while massekah (molten image) indicates cast metal images. Both are to'evah (abomination)—a term expressing God's intense revulsion toward idolatry.The phrase the work of the hands of the craftsman (מַעֲשֵׂה יְדֵי חָרָשׁ) emphasizes the absurdity of worshiping human creations. Isaiah 44:9-20 brilliantly satirizes this irrationality. The specification in a secret pla...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 27:15
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“Thou shalt make thee no molten gods.”
“and make yourself an engraved image in the form of any figure”
“and have made themselves molten images of their silver”
“how will he who fills the place of the unlearned say the Amen at your giving of thanks”
“or gods of gold for yourselves.”
“and cursed shall you be in the field.”