Deuteronomy 27:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Cursed be he that lieth with any manner of beast. And all the people shall say, Amen.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Cursed is anyone who has sexual relations with any animal. And all the people must say, 'Amen.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse declares that sexual relations with animals brings God's curse, and the people were required to agree with this judgment.

📚 Historical Context

This was part of a ceremony where the Israelites publicly declared various sins as cursed while standing between Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal before entering the Promised Land. These curses addressed both public and private sins, including sexual immorality that was practiced by surrounding pagan cultures but forbidden by God's law.

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