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Cursed be the man who makes an engraved or molten image, an abomination to Yahweh, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and sets it up in secret. All the people shall answer and say, Amen.

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God Sees Secret Sins

Commentators highlight the phrase "in secret." This curse specifically targets hidden idolatry, showing that God's law isn't just about public actions but governs the heart. It holds people accountable for sins that no human court could ever discover or punish, reminding believers that true righteousness is a matter of conscience before an all-seeing God.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 27:11–26

18th Century

Theologian

(). The solemnity was apparently designed only for the single occasion on which it actually took place.

(Deuteronomy 27:12,[Refe…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Deuteronomy 27:15

16th Century

Theologian

Cursed be the man that makes any graven. From this it appears that Moses is silent about half (of what he had spoken of before; 199

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 27:15

17th Century

Pastor

Cursed [be] the man that makes [any] graven or molten image ,
&c.] The blessings and the form of them are not record…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 27:11–26

17th Century

Minister

The six tribes appointed for blessing were all children of the free women, for the promise belongs to such (Galatians 4:31). Levi is he…