Deuteronomy 27:26'Cursed is he who doesn't confirm the words of this law to do them.' All the people shall say, 'Amen.'"
The setting
Mount Ebal, Jordan Valley. The final curse - the catch-all that condemns everyone. Half a million voices saying 'Amen' to their own condemnation. Modern-day West Bank, Palestine.
The emotion here: heavy-hearted knowing this condemns everyone present
The original word
qayam (יָקִים) — to establish, make firm, literally 'cause to stand upright'
Why it matters
This is the only curse that applies to internal attitude, not just external action
Read with care
What most readers miss in Deuteronomy 27:26
This curse makes everyone guilty - it's designed to drive people to God's mercy
Common misconceptionPeople think this means they must achieve perfect obedience, but Paul uses this verse to prove we need a Savior because no one can keep the whole law.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Deuteronomy 27:26
Bible Genome reading
Deuteronomy 27:26 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Deuteronomy 27:26 comes from the book of Deuteronomy, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to Moses. The dominant emotion in this verse is anxious, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include obedience, covenant, consequences. Notable phrases: Cursed is he; confirm the words; Amen. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same anxious
“And no wonder, for even Satan masquerades as an angel of light.”
— 2 Corinthians 11:14
“Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.”
— 2 Timothy 3:12
“The evil spirit answered, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are you?"”
— Acts 19:15
“I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?'”
— Acts 22:7
“When we had all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew language, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is har…”
— Acts 26:14
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