KJV ORIGINAL
Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbour secretly. And all the people shall say, Amen.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Cursed is anyone who secretly attacks their neighbor. And all the people must say, 'Amen.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse declares that God condemns those who harm others through secret, underhanded attacks, and the community must agree with this judgment.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the twelve curses pronounced from Mount Ebal as the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land. These curses addressed secret sins that might escape human justice but were still known to God. The public 'Amen' responses made the entire community accountable for upholding God's moral standards.
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