Morning Joy

The New International Version Chapter 3

10 For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” m 11 Clearly no one who relies on the law is justified before God, because “the righteous will live by faith.” o 12 The law is not based on faith; on the contrary, it says, “The person who does these things will live by them.” p 13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.” r 14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.

The Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary (Curse)

CURSE- We may summarize the predominant usage of the various verbs as follows: to curse is to predict, wish, pray for, or cause trouble or disaster on a person or thing.