Deuteronomy 27:25

25 “Cursed is anyone who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

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Deuteronomy 27:25 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

25 Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen.

English Standard Version (ESV)

25 "'Cursed be anyone who takes a bribe to shed innocent blood.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'

New Living Translation (NLT)

25 ‘Cursed is anyone who accepts payment to kill an innocent person.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’

The Message Bible (MSG)

25 God's curse on anyone who takes a bribe to kill an innocent person. All respond: Yes. Absolutely.

American Standard Version (ASV)

25 Cursed be he that taketh a bribe to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen.

GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)

25 "Whoever accepts money to kill an innocent person will be cursed." Then all the people will say amen.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

25 'Cursed is the one who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person.' And all the people will say, 'Amen!'

New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

25 "May anyone who accepts money to kill someone who isn't guilty of doing anything wrong be under the LORD's curse." Then all of the people will say, "Amen!"

Deuteronomy 27:25 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 27:25

Cursed [be] he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person,
&c.] As an assassin, to murder him privately; or as a judge, that takes a bribe to condemn to death an innocent person: so Aben Ezra observes, that according to the sense of some a judge is meant; but, says he, in my opinion a false witness; one that swears a man's life away for the sake of a reward given him: and all the people shall say Amen;
at so detestable a crime.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Deuteronomy 27:25 In-Context

23 “Cursed is anyone who sleeps with his mother-in-law.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

24 “Cursed is anyone who kills their neighbor secretly.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

25 “Cursed is anyone who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

26 “Cursed is anyone who does not uphold the words of this law by carrying them out.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

Cross References 1

1. Exodus 23:7-8; S Leviticus 19:16; Deuteronomy 10:17; Ezekiel 22:12