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Cursed be he who wrests the justice [due] to the sojourner, fatherless, and widow. All the people shall say, Amen.

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God Defends the Vulnerable

Commentator John Gill highlights that this curse specifically protects the most vulnerable members of society: the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow. Because these individuals often lack earthly power or advocates, God Himself acts as their special patron and avenger, promising to judge those who exploit them.

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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 Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 27:19

17th Century

Pastor

Cursed [be] he that perverts the judgment of the stranger ,
fatherless, and widow
Who …

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…