Deuteronomy 27

“And Moses with the elders of Israel commanded the people, saying, Keep all the commandments which I command you this…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And it shall be on the day when ye shall pass over Jordan unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, that thou…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And thou shalt write upon them all the words of this law, when thou art passed over, that thou mayest go in unto the…” The verse names God rather than leaving the action without a source. Watch whether the next line continues, answers, or contrasts that action.

“Therefore it shall be when ye be gone over Jordan, that ye shall set up these stones, which I command you this day, in…” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“And there shalt thou build an altar unto the LORD thy God, an altar of stones: thou shalt not lift up any iron tool…” The verse names God rather than leaving the action without a source. Watch whether the next line continues, answers, or contrasts that action.

“Thou shalt build the altar of the LORD thy God of whole stones: and thou shalt offer burnt offerings thereon unto the…” Naming Thou keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And thou shalt offer peace offerings, and shalt eat there, and rejoice before the LORD thy God.” The verse names God rather than leaving the action without a source. Watch whether the next line continues, answers, or contrasts that action.

“And thou shalt write upon the stones all the words of this law very plainly.” The line’s distinctive content terms include plainly, stones, words. Its relationship to verses 9 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And Moses and the priests the Levites spake unto all Israel, saying, Take heed, and hearken, O Israel; this day thou…” Naming Israel keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Thou shalt therefore obey the voice of the LORD thy God, and do his commandments and his statutes, which I command…” Naming Thou keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And Moses charged the people the same day, saying,” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye are come over Jordan; Simeon, and Levi, and Judah…” The promise, blessing, or covenant language needs its named recipient and scope. Those details prevent a personal word in the story from becoming a promise detached from context.

“And these shall stand upon mount Ebal to curse; Reuben, Gad, and Asher, and Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And the Levites shall speak, and say unto all the men of Israel with a loud voice,” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Cursed be the man that maketh any graven or molten image, an abomination unto the LORD , the work of the hands of the…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Cursed be he that removeth his neighbour’s landmark. And all the people shall say, Amen.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Cursed be he that lieth with his father’s wife; because he uncovereth his father’s skirt. And all the people shall…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Cursed be he that lieth with any manner of beast. And all the people shall say, Amen.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Cursed be he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother. And all the people…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Cursed be he that lieth with his mother in law. And all the people shall say, Amen.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbour secretly. And all the people shall say, Amen.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Cursed be he that confirmeth not all the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say, Amen.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.