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And if it is true and it has been proved that this detestable thing has been done among you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />In such cases, you must examine the facts carefully. If you find that the report is true and such a detestable act has been committed among you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />then you shall inquire and make search and ask diligently. And behold, if it be true and certain that such an abomination has been done among you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />then you must inquire, investigate, and interrogate thoroughly. And if it is established with certainty that this abomination has been committed among you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then shalt thou inquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, <i>if it be</i> truth, <i>and</i> the thing certain, <i>that</i> such abomination is wrought among you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />then you shall inquire, search out, and ask diligently. And <i>if it is</i> indeed true <i>and</i> certain <i>that</i> such an abomination was committed among you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />then you shall investigate, search out, and inquire thoroughly. And if it is true <i>and</i> the matter is certain that this abomination has been committed among you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />then you shall investigate and search out and inquire thoroughly. If it is true and the matter established that this abomination has been done among you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />then you shall investigate and search out and inquire thoroughly. And if it is true <i>and</i> the matter established that this abomination has been done among you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />then you shall inquire and search out and ask thoroughly. Behold, if it is true <i>and</i> the matter is confirmed, that this abomination has been done among you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />then you shall investigate and search out [witnesses] and ask thorough <i>questions</i>. If it is true and the matter is established that this loathsome thing has been done among you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />you are to inquire, investigate, and interrogate thoroughly. If the report turns out to be true that this detestable act has been done among you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />you are to inquire, investigate, and interrogate thoroughly. If the report turns out to be true that this detestable thing has happened among you, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />then shalt thou inquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in the midst of thee,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You must carefully find out if the rumor is true. Then if the people of that town have actually done such a disgusting thing in your own country, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />then shalt thou inquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in the midst of thee;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then make a thorough investigation. If it is true, and you can prove that this disgusting thing has been done among you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If you hear such a rumor, investigate it thoroughly; and if it is true that this evil thing did happen, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You must thoroughly investigate and inquire if it is true that this detestable thing exists among you. If it is so,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />then you must inquire, investigate, and interrogate thoroughly. And if it is established with certainty that this abomination has been committed among you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You must investigate thoroughly and inquire carefully. If it is indeed true that such a disgraceful thing is being done among you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />then you shall inquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, look, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is done in the midst of you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then shalt thou inquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and behold, if it is truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought among you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />then you shall inquire, investigate, and ask diligently. Behold, if it is true, and the thing certain, that such abomination was done among you, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />then you have inquired, and searched, and asked diligently, and behold, [if] truth, the thing is established; this abomination has been done in your midst—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and thou hast enquired, and searched, and asked diligently, and lo, truth; the thing is established; this abomination hath been done in thy midst:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And seek, and examine, and ask, doing well; and behold, the truth and the word certain this abomination being done in the midst of you;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Inquire carefully and diligently, the truth of the thing by looking well into it, and if thou find that which is said to be certain, and that this abomination hath been really committed, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />inquire carefully and diligently, seeking the truth of the matter. And if you find that what was said is certain, and that this abomination is a work which has been perpetrated,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />you must inquire carefully into the matter and investigate it thoroughly. If you find that it is true and an established fact that this abomination has been committed in your midst,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />then you shall inquire and make a thorough investigation. If the charge is established that such an abhorrent thing has been done among you,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then you shall inquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and behold, if the thing be true, that such an abomination has been done among you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Seek and search and inquire well if this is truly the case and this impurity was done among you;<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />then shalt thou inquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in the midst of thee;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />then thou shalt enquire and ask, and search diligently, and behold, <i>if</i> the thing is clearly true, and this abomination has taken place among you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/13-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=4030" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/13.htm">Idolatrous Cities to Be Destroyed</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>that wicked men have arisen from among you and have led the people of their city astray, saying, “Let us go and serve other gods” (which you have not known), <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1875.htm" title="1875: wə·ḏā·raš·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow; by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship.">then you must inquire,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2713.htm" title="2713: wə·ḥå̄·qar·tå̄ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To search. A primitive root; properly, to penetrate; hence, to examine intimately.">investigate,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7592.htm" title="7592: wə·šā·’al·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To ask, inquire. Or shael; a primitive root; to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand.">and interrogate</a> <a href="/hebrew/3190.htm" title="3190: hê·ṭêḇ (V-Hifil-InfAbs) -- To be good, well, glad, or pleasing. A primitive root; to be make well, literally or figuratively.">thoroughly.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">And if</a> <a href="/hebrew/571.htm" title="571: ’ĕ·meṯ (N-fs) -- Firmness, faithfulness, truth. Contracted from 'aman; stability; certainty, truth, trustworthiness.">it is established with certainty</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: nā·ḵō·wn (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·dā·ḇār (Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: haz·zōṯ (Art:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">that this</a> <a href="/hebrew/8441.htm" title="8441: hat·tō·w·‘ê·ḇāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Or tonebah; feminine active participle of ta'ab; properly, something disgusting, i.e. an abhorrence; especially idolatry or an idol.">abomination</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ne·‘eś·ṯāh (V-Nifal-Perf-3fs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">has been committed</a> <a href="/hebrew/7130.htm" title="7130: bə·qir·be·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Inward part, midst. From qarab; properly, the nearest part, i.e. The center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial.">among you,</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>you must surely put the inhabitants of that city to the sword. Devote to destruction all its people and livestock.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a></span><br />If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. / But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ / If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">1 Corinthians 5:12-13</a></span><br />What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? / God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-1.htm">Galatians 6:1</a></span><br />Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-19.htm">1 Timothy 5:19-20</a></span><br />Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses. / But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/13-1.htm">2 Corinthians 13:1</a></span><br />This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Acts 17:11</a></span><br />Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-21.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:21</a></span><br />but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/2-2.htm">Revelation 2:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-24.htm">John 7:24</a></span><br />Stop judging by outward appearances, and start judging justly.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-2.htm">Proverbs 25:2</a></span><br />It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-15.htm">Leviticus 19:15</a></span><br />You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/35-30.htm">Numbers 35:30</a></span><br />If anyone kills a person, the murderer is to be put to death on the testimony of the witnesses. But no one is to be put to death based on the testimony of a lone witness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/22-13.htm">Joshua 22:13-20</a></span><br />The Israelites sent Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest to the land of Gilead, to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. / With him they sent ten chiefs—one family leader from each tribe of Israel, each the head of a family among the clans of Israel. / They went to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh in the land of Gilead and said to them, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/19-30.htm">Judges 19:30</a></span><br />And everyone who saw it said, “Nothing like this has been seen or done from the day the Israelites came out of the land of Egypt until this day. Think it over, take counsel, and speak up!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then shall you inquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is worked among you;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/17-4.htm">Deuteronomy 17:4</a></b></br> And it be told thee, and thou hast heard <i>of it</i>, and inquired diligently, and, behold, <i>it be</i> true, <i>and</i> the thing certain, <i>that</i> such abomination is wrought in Israel:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/10-18.htm">Deuteronomy 10:18</a></b></br> He doth execute the judgment of the fatherless and widow, and loveth the stranger, in giving him food and raiment.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/35-30.htm">Numbers 35:30</a></b></br> Whoso killeth any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person <i>to cause him</i> to die.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/12-31.htm">Abominable</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-31.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-32.htm">Care</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-31.htm">Detestable</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-22.htm">Diligently</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">Enquired</a> <a href="/numbers/30-14.htm">Established</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-30.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/exodus/9-7.htm">Investigate</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-26.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-13.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-40.htm">Probe</a> <a href="/numbers/20-13.htm">Proved</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-16.htm">Questions</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-29.htm">Search</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-24.htm">Searched</a> <a href="/numbers/13-30.htm">Thoroughly</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-2.htm">True.</a> <a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/numbers/31-51.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/14-3.htm">Abominable</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-1.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-5.htm">Care</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-3.htm">Detestable</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-5.htm">Diligently</a> <a href="/psalms/78-34.htm">Enquired</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Established</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-4.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-4.htm">Investigate</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-2.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-16.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/job/10-6.htm">Probe</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-4.htm">Proved</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-11.htm">Questions</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-2.htm">Search</a> <a href="/joshua/2-22.htm">Searched</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-4.htm">Thoroughly</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-4.htm">True.</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-4.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-2.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/13-1.htm">Enticers to idolatry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/13-6.htm">however near to oneself</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/13-9.htm">are to be stoned to death</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/13-12.htm">Idolatrous cities are not to be spared</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the ancient Near Eastern context, false accusations could lead to severe consequences, so thorough investigation was crucial. The Hebrew legal system required multiple witnesses (<a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15</a>) to establish a matter, reflecting God's justice and fairness. This process mirrors the New Testament principle found in <a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a>, where Jesus outlines steps for addressing sin within the church. The emphasis on thorough investigation underscores the seriousness of maintaining purity and truth within the community, a theme echoed in <a href="/1_corinthians/5-6.htm">1 Corinthians 5:6-7</a>, where Paul warns against the corrupting influence of sin.<p><b>And if it is established with certainty</b><br>The phrase highlights the need for conclusive evidence before taking action. This reflects God's character as just and righteous, ensuring that decisions are based on truth rather than hearsay or emotion. The requirement for certainty parallels the biblical principle of truthfulness and integrity, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/12-17.htm">Proverbs 12:17</a> and <a href="/ephesians/4-25.htm">Ephesians 4:25</a>. In a broader theological context, this insistence on certainty before judgment foreshadows the final judgment, where Christ, the righteous judge (<a href="/2_timothy/4-8.htm">2 Timothy 4:8</a>), will separate truth from falsehood with perfect knowledge and justice.<p><b>that this abomination has been committed among you,</b><br>The term "abomination" refers to actions that are detestable to God, often associated with idolatry and practices contrary to His commandments. In Deuteronomy, idolatry is a central concern, as it leads the Israelites away from their covenant relationship with God. The historical context involves the Israelites entering Canaan, where they would encounter various pagan practices. The command to eradicate such abominations is a call to holiness, reflecting <a href="/leviticus/19-2.htm">Leviticus 19:2</a>, where God commands His people to be holy as He is holy. This call to holiness is reiterated in the New Testament, where believers are urged to live set apart lives (<a href="/1_peter/1-15.htm">1 Peter 1:15-16</a>). The phrase also points to the seriousness of sin and its impact on the community, reminding believers of the need for vigilance against spiritual compromise.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and instructions to the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, receiving the law as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/false_prophets/idolaters.htm">False Prophets/Idolaters</a></b><br>Individuals who might lead the Israelites astray by promoting the worship of other gods.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are about to enter, where they must remain faithful to God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/detestable_thing.htm">Detestable Thing</a></b><br>Refers to idolatry or actions that lead people away from worshiping the one true God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_discernment.htm">The Importance of Discernment</a></b><br>Believers must be vigilant and discerning, ensuring that teachings and practices align with God's Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/thorough_investigation.htm">Thorough Investigation</a></b><br>Before accepting any report or teaching, it is crucial to investigate its truthfulness and alignment with Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_responsibility.htm">Community Responsibility</a></b><br>The community of believers has a collective responsibility to maintain purity in worship and doctrine.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_idolatry.htm">Guarding Against Idolatry</a></b><br>Idolatry can take many forms today, and believers must guard their hearts and lives against anything that takes precedence over God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_god.htm">Faithfulness to God</a></b><br>Remaining faithful to God requires active engagement with His Word and a commitment to uphold His commandments.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'from_faith_to_faith'_mean.htm">What is the Bible's stance on clairvoyance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_false_witness.htm">What defines a false witness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_samson's_marriage_align_with_deut._7.htm">How does Samson's marriage to a Philistine (Judges 14:1-3) align with the prohibition on intermarriage in Deuteronomy 7:3-4?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_43_2_align_with_science.htm">How does Isaiah 43:2 reconcile with the lack of scientific evidence for miraculous protection through waters?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 14, 15.</span> - After due inquiry, if it was found that such a thing had really been done in any of their cities, the extreme penalty was to be inflicted on the city and all its inhabitants - all were to be destroyed. <span class="cmt_word">Smite... with the edge of the sword</span>; literally, <span class="accented">with the mouth of the sword</span>, as biting and devouring like a ravenous beast - a phrase for utter destruction. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/13-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">then you must inquire,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְדָרַשְׁתָּ֧</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḏā·raš·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1875.htm">Strong's 1875: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship</span><br /><br /><span class="word">investigate,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחָקַרְתָּ֧‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥā·qar·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2713.htm">Strong's 2713: </a> </span><span class="str2">To penetrate, to examine intimately</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and interrogate</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׁאַלְתָּ֖</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šā·’al·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7592.htm">Strong's 7592: </a> </span><span class="str2">To inquire, to request, to demand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">thoroughly.</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵיטֵ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(hê·ṭêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3190.htm">Strong's 3190: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be good, well, glad, or pleasing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">And if</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִנֵּ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hin·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it is established with certainty</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱמֶת֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·meṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_571.htm">Strong's 571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that this</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזֹּ֖את</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, </span><br /><br /><span class="word">abomination</span><br /><span class="heb">הַתּוֹעֵבָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(hat·tō·w·‘ê·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8441.htm">Strong's 8441: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has been committed</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶעֶשְׂתָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(ne·‘eś·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">among you,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּקִרְבֶּֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·qir·be·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7130.htm">Strong's 7130: </a> </span><span class="str2">The nearest part, the center</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/13-14.htm">Deuteronomy 13:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/13-14.htm">Deuteronomy 13:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/13-14.htm">Deuteronomy 13:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/13-14.htm">Deuteronomy 13:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/13-14.htm">Deuteronomy 13:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/13-14.htm">Deuteronomy 13:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/13-14.htm">Deuteronomy 13:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/13-14.htm">Deuteronomy 13:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/13-14.htm">Deuteronomy 13:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/13-14.htm">Deuteronomy 13:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/13-14.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 13:14 Then you shall inquire and make search (Deut. 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