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Protecting the Vulnerable
Commentators explain that this curse is not limited to misleading a person with physical blindness. It metaphorically includes anyone who is vulnerable or 'in the dark' about a situation. The sin is deliberately giving evil counsel or deceiving someone who lacks knowledge, whether in practical, moral, or spiritual matters.
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Deuteronomy
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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…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 27:18
19th Century
Bishop
The blind. —“He who is in the dark about any matter, when one deceives him with evil counsel” (Rashi).
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 27:18
17th Century
Pastor
Cursed [be] he that makes the blind to wander out of the
way
By directing him wrong k…
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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…