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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.” <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/18.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/18.htm">New King James Version</a> But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in My name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die.’ <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But the prophet who speaks a word presumptuously in My name, a word which I have not commanded him to speak, or which he speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die.’ <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8216But the prophet who speaks a word presumptuously in My name which I have not commanded him to speak, or which he speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘But the prophet who shall speak a word presumptuously in My name which I have not commanded him to speak, or which he shall speak in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die.’ <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But the prophet who speaks a word presumptuously in My name which I have not commanded him to speak, or which he speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die.’ <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in My name which I have not commanded him to speak, or which he speaks in the name of other gods—that prophet shall die.’ <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But the prophet who presumes to speak a message in my name that I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods—that prophet must die.’ <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But the prophet who dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods—that prophet must die.&#8217 <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> But the prophet, that shall speak a word presumptuously in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die. <a href="/cev/deuteronomy/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But if I haven't spoken, and a prophet claims to have a message from me, you must kill that prophet, and you must also kill any prophet who claims to have a message from another god. <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> But the prophet, which shall speak a word presumptuously in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die. <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But any prophet who dares to say something in my name that I didn't command him to say or who speaks in the name of other gods must die." <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> But if any prophet dares to speak a message in my name when I did not command him to do so, he must die for it, and so must any prophet who speaks in the name of other gods.' <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> Even then, if the prophet speaks presumptuously in my name, which I didn't authorize him to speak, or if he speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet must die.' <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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.? <a href="/net/deuteronomy/18.htm">NET Bible</a> "But if any prophet presumes to speak anything in my name that I have not authorized him to speak, or speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet must die. <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But the prophet, who shall speak a word presumptuously in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or who shall speak in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die." <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But the prophet, who 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. <a href="/web/deuteronomy/18.htm">World English Bible</a> But the prophet who speaks a word presumptuously in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Only, the prophet who presumes to speak a word in My Name, which I have not commanded him to speak, and who speaks in the name of other gods, indeed, that prophet has died. <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'Only, the prophet who presumeth to speak a word in My name -- that which I have not commanded him to speak -- and who speaketh in the name of other gods -- even that prophet hath died. <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But the prophet which shall act proudly to speak the word in my name which I commanded him not to speak, and who shall speak in the name of other gods, and that prophet died.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But the prophet, who being corrupted with pride, shall speak in my name things that I did not command him to say, or in the name of strange gods, shall be slain. <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But if a prophet, having been corrupted by arrogance, chooses to speak, in my name, things which I did not instruct him to say, or to speak in the name of foreign gods, he shall be put to death. <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/18.htm">New American Bible</a> But if a prophet presumes to speak a word in my name that I have not commanded, or speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die. <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But any prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, or who presumes to speak in my name a word that I have not commanded the prophet to speak—that prophet shall die.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But the prophet who shall presume to speak a word in my name which I have not commanded him to speak, or who shall speak in the name of other gods, that prophet shall be put to death. <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> However, a Prophet who will dare to speak a word in my name that I have not commanded him to say, or who will speak in the name of another god, that Prophet will be killed.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> But the prophet, that shall speak a word presumptuously in My name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die.' <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> But the prophet whosoever shall impiously speak in my name a word which I have not commanded him to speak, and whosoever shall speak in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die. <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=5221" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/18.htm">A New Prophet</a> …19And I will hold accountable anyone who does not listen to My words that the prophet speaks in My name. 20<a href="/hebrew/389.htm" title="389: ’aḵ (Adv) -- Surely, howbeit. Akin to 'aken; a particle of affirmation, surely; hence only.">But</a> <a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: han·nā·ḇî (Art:: N-ms) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man.">if any prophet</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2102.htm" title="2102: yā·zîḏ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- Or ziyd; a primitive root; to seethe; figuratively, to be insolent.">dares</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: lə·ḏab·bêr (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">to speak</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: dā·ḇār (N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">a message</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: biš·mî (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">in My name</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">I have not</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wî·ṯîw (V-Piel-Perf-1cs:: 3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">commanded him</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: lə·ḏab·bêr (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">to speak,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: wa·’ă·šer (Conj-w:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: yə·ḏab·bêr (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">to speak</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: bə·šêm (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">in the name</a> <a href="/hebrew/312.htm" title="312: ’ă·ḥê·rîm (Adj-mp) -- Another. From 'achar; properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.">of other</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">gods,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hū (Art:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: han·nā·ḇî (Art:: N-ms) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man.">prophet</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: ū·mêṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">must be put to death.”</a> 21You may ask in your heart, “How can we recognize a message that the LORD has not spoken?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jeremiah/14-14.htm">Jeremiah 14:14</a> “The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds. <a href="/ezekiel/13-3.htm">Ezekiel 13:3</a> This is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit yet have seen nothing. <a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a> Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. <a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a> 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. <a href="/jeremiah/23-16.htm">Jeremiah 23:16</a> This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD. <a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1</a> Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a> For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible. <a href="/1_kings/22-11.htm">1 Kings 22:11-12</a> Now Zedekiah son of Chenaanah had made for himself iron horns and declared, “This is what the LORD says: ‘With these you shall gore the Arameans until they are finished off.’” / And all the prophets were prophesying the same, saying, “Go up to Ramoth-gilead and triumph, for the LORD will deliver it into the hand of the king.” <a href="/acts/20-29.htm">Acts 20:29-30</a> I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. / Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them. <a href="/jeremiah/23-21.htm">Jeremiah 23:21</a> I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied. <a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">1 Timothy 4:1</a> Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, <a href="/ezekiel/22-28.htm">Ezekiel 22:28</a> Her prophets whitewash these deeds by false visions and lying divinations, saying, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says,’ when the LORD has not spoken. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-13.htm">2 Corinthians 11:13-15</a> For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. / And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. / It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions. <a href="/zechariah/13-3.htm">Zechariah 13:3</a> And if anyone still prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will say to him, ‘You shall not remain alive, because you have spoken falsely in the name of the LORD.’ When he prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will pierce him through. <a href="/revelation/19-20.htm">Revelation 19:20</a> But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.the prophet<a href="/deuteronomy/13-1.htm">Deuteronomy 13:1-5</a> If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, … <a href="/jeremiah/14-14.htm">Jeremiah 14:14,15</a> 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… <a href="/jeremiah/23-13.htm">Jeremiah 23:13-15,31</a> And I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria; they prophesied in Baal, and caused my people Israel to err… in the name<a href="/deuteronomy/13-1.htm">Deuteronomy 13:1,2</a> If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, … <a href="/1_kings/18-19.htm">1 Kings 18:19,27,40</a> Now therefore send, and gather to me all Israel unto mount Carmel, and the prophets of Baal four hundred and fifty, and the prophets of the groves four hundred, which eat at Jezebel's table… <a href="/jeremiah/2-8.htm">Jeremiah 2:8</a> The priests said not, Where is the LORD? and they that handle the law knew me not: the pastors also transgressed against me, and the prophets prophesied by Baal, and walked after things that do not profit.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/17-3.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-12.htm">Death</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-16.htm">Die</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-6.htm">Died</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-20.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-13.htm">Presume</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-13.htm">Presumptuously</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-19.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-19.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-13.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-19.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-11.htm">Word</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-19.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/20-17.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-6.htm">Death</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-5.htm">Die</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-12.htm">Died</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-9.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/esther/7-5.htm">Presume</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-22.htm">Presumptuously</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-22.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-2.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-22.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-22.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-21.htm">Word</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-22.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 18</div>1. <a href="/deuteronomy/18-1.htm">The LORD is the priests and Levites' inheritance</a> 3. <a href="/deuteronomy/18-3.htm">The priests' due</a> 6. <a href="/deuteronomy/18-6.htm">The Levites' portion</a> 9. <a href="/deuteronomy/18-9.htm">The abominations of the nations are to be avoided</a> 15. <a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Christ the Prophet is to be heard</a> 20. <a href="/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">The presumptuous prophet is to die</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name This phrase emphasizes the seriousness of speaking on behalf of God. In the ancient Near Eastern context, prophets were seen as intermediaries between the divine and human realms. The authority to speak in God's name was not to be taken lightly, as it implied divine endorsement. The Bible consistently warns against false prophets (<a href="/jeremiah/14-14.htm">Jeremiah 14:14</a>, <a href="/ezekiel/13-6.htm">Ezekiel 13:6</a>). The New Testament also cautions believers to test the spirits (1 <a href="/john/4.htm">John 4:1</a>).that I have not commanded him to speak This highlights the importance of divine command and authenticity. True prophecy originates from God, and any message not commanded by Him is considered false. This aligns with the biblical principle that God’s word is authoritative and unchanging (<a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a>). The role of a prophet was to convey God’s will, not personal opinions or desires.or to speak in the name of other gods This phrase underscores the exclusivity of worship and allegiance to Yahweh. In the historical context of Israel, surrounded by polytheistic cultures, the temptation to syncretize or adopt other deities was significant. The first commandment (<a href="/exodus/20-3.htm">Exodus 20:3</a>) explicitly forbids the worship of other gods, reinforcing the monotheistic foundation of Israelite faith.that prophet must be put to death. The prescribed penalty reflects the gravity of leading people away from the true God. In ancient Israel, maintaining the purity of worship and doctrine was crucial for the community's covenant relationship with God. This severe consequence served as a deterrent against false prophecy and idolatry. The New Testament, while not prescribing physical death, warns of spiritual death and judgment for false teachers (<a href="/2_peter/2.htm">2 Peter 2:1</a>). This also foreshadows the ultimate judgment that Christ will execute upon His return (<a href="/revelation/19-20.htm">Revelation 19:20</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/prophet.htm">Prophet</a> A person who claims to speak on behalf of God. In the context of Deuteronomy, prophets were expected to deliver messages that were directly from God. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a> The one true God of Israel, who is the source of all true prophecy and revelation. 3. <a href="/topical/f/false_prophecy.htm">False Prophecy</a> The act of delivering a message in God's name that He has not commanded, or speaking in the name of other gods, which is considered a grave sin. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation to whom these laws were given, emphasizing the importance of maintaining purity in worship and adherence to God's commands. 5. <a href="/topical/d/death_penalty.htm">Death Penalty</a> The severe consequence prescribed for false prophets, highlighting the seriousness of misrepresenting God's word.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_prophecy.htm">The Seriousness of Prophecy</a> Prophecy is a serious matter and should not be taken lightly. Speaking on behalf of God requires true divine inspiration and alignment with His will. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_and_testing.htm">Discernment and Testing</a> Believers are called to discern and test the messages they hear, ensuring they align with Scripture and the character of God. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_false_teaching.htm">Consequences of False Teaching</a> False teaching leads people away from God and can have severe spiritual consequences. It is crucial to guard against it in the church. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_god's_word.htm">Faithfulness to God's Word</a> Upholding the truth of God's Word is essential. Believers must be diligent in studying Scripture to recognize and reject false teachings. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_accountability.htm">The Role of Accountability</a> The community of faith should hold teachers and prophets accountable, ensuring that their teachings are biblically sound.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 18</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_false_prophet.htm">What defines a false prophet?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_prophetic_ministry.htm">What defines a prophetic ministry?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_christian_sportsmanship_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible say about predicting the future?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_ezekiel_13_with_true_prophecies.htm">How do we reconcile the harsh condemnation of “false prophets” in Ezekiel 13:2–3 with claims about genuine prophecies elsewhere in the Bible? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - If, however, a prophet should presume to speak in the Name of the Lord what the Lord had not commanded him to speak, or if he should speak in the name of other gods, not only was no regard to be paid to his words, but he was himself to be treated as a blasphemer, and to be put to death. <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But אַ֣ךְ (’aḵ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_389.htm">Strong's 389: </a> A particle of affirmation, surely if any prophet הַנָּבִ֡יא (han·nā·ḇî) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> A spokesman, speaker, prophet dares יָזִיד֩ (yā·zîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2102.htm">Strong's 2102: </a> To boil up, seethe, act proudly or presumptuously or rebelliously to speak לְדַבֵּ֨ר (lə·ḏab·bêr) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue a message דָּבָ֜ר (dā·ḇār) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause in My name בִּשְׁמִ֗י (biš·mî) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name that אֲשֶׁ֤ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I have not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no commanded צִוִּיתִיו֙ (ṣiw·wî·ṯîw) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order him to speak, לְדַבֵּ֔ר (lə·ḏab·bêr) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue [or] וַאֲשֶׁ֣ר (wa·’ă·šer) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that to speak יְדַבֵּ֔ר (yə·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue in the name בְּשֵׁ֖ם (bə·šêm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name of other אֲחֵרִ֑ים (’ă·ḥê·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_312.htm">Strong's 312: </a> Hinder, next, other gods, אֱלֹהִ֣ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative that הַהֽוּא׃ (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are prophet הַנָּבִ֥יא (han·nā·ḇî) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> A spokesman, speaker, prophet must be put to death.” וּמֵ֖ת (ū·mêṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">Deuteronomy 18:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">Deuteronomy 18:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">Deuteronomy 18:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">Deuteronomy 18:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">Deuteronomy 18:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">Deuteronomy 18:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">Deuteronomy 18:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">Deuteronomy 18:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">Deuteronomy 18:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">Deuteronomy 18:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 18:20 But the prophet who shall speak (Deut. 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