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More Than Physical Harm
Commentators see two layers to this curse. While it literally condemns secret murder, scholars like John Gill and Charles Ellicott highlight a metaphorical meaning: "smiting with the tongue." This includes secret slander, backbiting, and false accusations, showing that God's law protects a person's reputation as well as their life.
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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 27:24
19th Century
Bishop
That smiteth his neighbor secretly. — “Spoken of a backbiting tongue” (Rashi).
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 27:24
17th Century
Pastor
Cursed [be] he that smites his neighbour secretly
And kills him, and the murder is not known; the curse of God follo…
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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…