Deuteronomy 27:21

21 “Cursed is anyone who has sexual relations with any animal.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

Deuteronomy 27:21 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
21 Cursed be he that lieth with any manner of beast. And all the people shall say, Amen.
English Standard Version (ESV)
21 "'Cursed be anyone who lies with any kind of animal.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
New Living Translation (NLT)
21 ‘Cursed is anyone who has sexual intercourse with an animal.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’
The Message Bible (MSG)
21 God's curse on anyone who has sex with an animal. All respond: Yes. Absolutely.
American Standard Version (ASV)
21 Cursed be he that lieth with any manner of beast. And all the people shall say, Amen.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
21 "Whoever has sexual intercourse with any animal will be cursed." Then all the people will say amen.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
21 'Cursed is the one who has sexual intercourse with any animal.' And all the people will say 'Amen!'
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
21 "May anyone who has sex with animals be under the LORD's curse." Then all of the people will say, "Amen!"

Deuteronomy 27:21 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 27:21

Cursed [be] he that lieth with any manner of beast
See ( Leviticus 18:23 ) ; and all the people shall say Amen;
as being shocking and abhorrent to human nature.

Deuteronomy 27:21 In-Context

19 “Cursed is anyone who withholds justice from the foreigner, the fatherless or the widow.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”
20 “Cursed is anyone who sleeps with his father’s wife, for he dishonors his father’s bed.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”
21 “Cursed is anyone who has sexual relations with any animal.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”
22 “Cursed is anyone who sleeps with his sister, the daughter of his father or the daughter of his mother.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”
23 “Cursed is anyone who sleeps with his mother-in-law.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Exodus 22:19; Leviticus 18:23
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