DEUTERONOMY—NOTE ON DEUTERONOMY 27:1 Moses’ Third Speech:
Blessings and Curses. Ancient covenant treaties included blessings for
keeping the treaty conditions and curses for not keeping them (see
chart). These chapters describe the blessings and curses Israel will
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DEUTERONOMY—NOTE ON DEUTERONOMY 27:2 ON THE DAY. Not necessarily the
precise day but simply “when.” PLASTER THEM WITH PLASTER. White
plaster provides a backdrop for the writing. WRITE ON THEM ALL THE
WORDS OF THIS LAW. This is in addition to the permanent written record
(Deuteronomy 31:24).
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DEUTERONOMY—NOTE ON DEUTERONOMY 27:4 TODAY. See note on vv. 2–3.
MOUNT EBAL is north of Shechem (see Deuteronomy 11:29). WIELD NO IRON
TOOL. Israel’s altars were to be of unhewn stone (Exodus 20:25).
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DEUTERONOMY—NOTE ON DEUTERONOMY 27:6 BURNT OFFERINGS were the basic
sacrifices dealing with sin (Leviticus 1:1). After sins are atoned
for, PEACE OFFERINGS celebrate fellowship with God (Leviticus 3:1).
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DEUTERONOMY—NOTE ON DEUTERONOMY 27:9 YOU HAVE BECOME THE PEOPLE OF
THE LORD. Compare Exodus 19:5; Deuteronomy 7:6; Deuteronomy 14:2. The
covenant of Horeb is renewed here in Moab (Deuteronomy 29:1). After
the conquest, it will be renewed again at Shechem (Joshua 24:1).... [ Continue Reading ]
DEUTERONOMY—NOTE ON DEUTERONOMY 27:12 MOUNT GERIZIM is south of
Shechem. Shechem is on the shoulder of the two mountains, Gerizim and
EBAL (see Deuteronomy 11:29 and note on 27:4–5). These verses
describe a ceremony in which Israel hears blessings and curses
concerning the law. In this chapter, howe... [ Continue Reading ]
DEUTERONOMY—NOTE ON DEUTERONOMY 27:14 LEVITES must refer to the
Levitical priests, since the rest of the tribe of Levi are on Mount
Gerizim (see v. Deuteronomy 27:12).
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DEUTERONOMY—NOTE ON DEUTERONOMY 27:15 On IMAGE, see Deuteronomy 5:8.
“AMEN.” ALL THE PEOPLE express their acceptance of God’s justice
and judgment.
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DEUTERONOMY—NOTE ON DEUTERONOMY 27:16 On dishonoring FATHER and
MOTHER, see Deuteronomy 5:16.
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DEUTERONOMY—NOTE ON DEUTERONOMY 27:17 On NEIGHBOR’S LANDMARK, see
Deuteronomy 19:14.
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DEUTERONOMY—NOTE ON DEUTERONOMY 27:18 On misleading the BLIND, see
Leviticus 19:14.
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DEUTERONOMY—NOTE ON DEUTERONOMY 27:19 On perverting JUSTICE, see
Deuteronomy 24:17.
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DEUTERONOMY—NOTE ON DEUTERONOMY 27:20 On uncovering one’s
FATHER’S NAKEDNESS, see Deuteronomy 22:30; Leviticus 18:8. On lying
with an ANIMAL, see Leviticus 18:23. On lying with one’s SISTER, see
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DEUTERONOMY—NOTE ON DEUTERONOMY 27:24 On striking down one’s
NEIGHBOR, see Deuteronomy 19:11.
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DEUTERONOMY—NOTE ON DEUTERONOMY 27:25 On taking a BRIBE, see
Deuteronomy 16:19.
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DEUTERONOMY—NOTE ON DEUTERONOMY 27:26 The list of 12 curses is
merely a sample of the law. It is not meant to include all situations.
Paul quotes this verse in Galatians 3:10 to show that no human can
perfectly obey God’s law, and that therefore all need his grace.
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