Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen.
Cursed is anyone who twists justice against foreigners, orphans, and widows. And all the people must say, 'Amen.'
God declares that those who deny justice to the most vulnerable people in society - foreigners, orphans, and widows - will be cursed.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering God's laws to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. This verse is part of a solemn ceremony on Mount Ebal, where the people were instructed to proclaim curses for breaking specific commandments, emphasizing God's special concern for the vulnerable. In ancient Israelite society, strangers, orphans, and widows were often without social protections, so these laws reinforced the covenant requirement for justice and care toward them.
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