The instructions for setting up large stones with the law written on them and building an altar to the Lord evoke a sense of reverence and solemnity.
The act of writing the law on stones and the building of the altar are expressions of obedience and commitment to God's commandments.
The pronouncement of blessings and curses involves the entire community, emphasizing the collective responsibility of the Israelites to uphold the covenant.
The curses pronounced for disobedience evoke a sense of accountability and the fear of God's judgment.
The blessings pronounced from Mount Gerizim inspire hope and aspiration for a prosperous and blessed life under God's favor.
The communal rituals and responses reinforce the unity and identity of the Israelites as God's chosen people bound by a common covenant.