KJV ORIGINAL
Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Cursed is anyone who dishonors their father or mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse declares that anyone who treats their parents with disrespect or contempt will face God's judgment, and the community agrees with this standard.
📚 Historical Context
This curse was part of a covenant ceremony at Mount Ebal where the Israelites publicly agreed to God's laws before entering the Promised Land. The phrase 'setteth light by' meant to treat with contempt or show disrespect, which violated the fifth commandment to honor one's parents. This public declaration reinforced the importance of family structure and authority in ancient Israelite society.
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