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Deuteronomy 27:14-16
New Catholic Bible
Deuteronomy 27:14-16
New Catholic Bible
14 The Twelve Curses.[a] The Levites will proclaim to all of the people of Israel,
15 “Cursed be the person who carves or casts an idol, an abomination to the Lord, the work of human hands, and sets it up in secret.” Then all of the people will proclaim, “Amen.”[b] 16 “Cursed is the one who dishonors father or mother.” All of the people will proclaim, “Amen.”
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- Deuteronomy 27:14 For the carrying out of these prescriptions see Jos 8:33-35.
- Deuteronomy 27:15 Amen: “so be it!” The Hebrew word passed into Christian use.
