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Deuteronomy 27:24 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Deuteronomy 27:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 27 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbour secretly. And all the people shall say, Amen.”
Deuteronomy 27:24 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 27:24
Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbour secretly—the verb nakah (נָכָה, strikes/smites) can mean killing (as in murder) or injuring. The key term is ba-seter (בַּסֵּתֶר, in secret/in hiding), indicating premeditated violence done covertly to evade justice. This encompasses assassination, ambush, poisoning, or false witness leading to execution—any harm inflicted through deception rather than open confrontation.Secret violence is particularly heinous because it perverts justice by preventing legitimate defense or legal recourse. The requirement for public 'Amen' meant the community bound itself...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 27:24
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“Moreover ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer”
“saying”
“Is it well with you”
“to do that which is evil in his sight? You have struck Uriah the Hittite with the sword”
“saying”
“Joab took him aside into the midst of the gate to speak with him quietly”
“and lie in wait for him”