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Deuteronomy 18:21

Prophecy

19 And I will hold accountable anyone who does not listen to My words that the prophet speaks in My name.

20 But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.”

You may ask in your heart, “How can we recognize a message that the LORD has not spoken?”

22 When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
You may ask in your heart, “How can we recognize a message that the LORD has not spoken?”
KJV
And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the LORD hath not spoken?
WEB
You may say in your heart, “How shall we know the word which the LORD has not spoken?”
ASV
And if thou say in thy heart, How shall we know the word which Jehovah hath not spoken?
DARBY
And if thou say in thy heart, How shall we know the word that Jehovah hath not spoken?
BLB
And if you say in your heart, “How shall we know the word that YHWH has not spoken?”
ÅB
Og om du sier ved deg selv: Hva skal vi kjenne det ord på som Herren ikke har talt? -
OTB
Du kan spørre deg selv: "Hvordan kan vi gjenkjenne et budskap Herren ikke har talt?"
B1930
Og om du sier ved dig selv: Hvad skal vi kjenne det ord på som Herren ikke har talt? -

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 1 John 4:1–3

    Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 5:24

    The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.

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  • Revelation 2:2

    I know your deeds, your labor, and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and you have tested and exposed as liars those who falsely claim to be apostles.

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