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Deuteronomy 18:20
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But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die.
About Deuteronomy 18:20
Deuteronomy 18:20 from Deuteronomy speaks directly to False Prophets in the Bible, offering wisdom drawn from the Old Testament tradition. This passage in the law literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- Matthew 7:15
“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.”
- Jeremiah 14:14
“Then the Lord said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart.”
- 2 Peter 2:1
“But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.”
- Matthew 24:11
“And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.”
- 1 John 4:1
“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.”
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How to Apply Deuteronomy 18:20
Study Deuteronomy 18:20 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Deuteronomy. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of False Prophets in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.