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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/13.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />gods of the peoples around you, whether near or far, from one end of the land to the other),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They might suggest that you worship the gods of peoples who live nearby or who come from the ends of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />some of the gods of the peoples who are around you, whether near you or far off from you, from the one end of the earth to the other,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the gods of the peoples around you, whether near or far, whether from one end of the earth or the other),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>Namely</i>, of the gods of the people which <i>are</i> round about you, nigh unto thee, or far off from thee, from the <i>one</i> end of the earth even unto the <i>other</i> end of the earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />of the gods of the people which <i>are</i> all around you, near to you or far off from you, from <i>one</i> end of the earth to the <i>other</i> end of the earth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />of the gods of the peoples who are around you, near you, or far from you, from one end of the earth to the other end),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />of the gods of the peoples who are around you, near you or far from you, from one end of the earth to the other end),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />of the gods of the peoples who are around you, near you or far from you, from one end of the earth to the other end),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />of the gods of the peoples who are around you, near you or far from you, from one end of the earth to the other end),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />of the gods of the peoples who are around you, near you or far from you, from one end of the earth to the other),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />any of the gods of the peoples around you, near you or far from you, from one end of the earth to the other—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />any of the gods of the peoples around you, near you or far from you, from one end of the earth to the other—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />of the gods of the peoples that are round about you, nigh unto thee, or far off from thee, from the one end of the earth even unto the other end of the earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />of the gods of the peoples which are round about you, nigh unto thee, or far off from thee, from the one end of the earth even unto the other end of the earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They may be the gods of the people around you, who live near or far, from one end of the land to the other.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Some of them may encourage you to worship the gods of the people who live near you or the gods of those who live far away. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />from the gods of the people that surround you—whether near or far from you—from one end of the earth to the other). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the gods of the peoples around you, whether near or far, whether from one end of the earth or the other),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the gods of the surrounding people (whether near you or far from you, from one end of the earth to the other).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />of the gods of the peoples who are around you, near to you, or far off from you, from the one end of the earth even to the other end of the earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Namely, of the gods of the people who are around you, nigh to thee, or far off from thee, from one end of the earth even to the other end of the earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />of the gods of the peoples who are around you, near to you, or far off from you, from the one end of the earth even to the other end of the earth— <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />of the gods of the peoples who [are] around you, who are near to you, or who are far off from you, from the end of the earth even to the [other] end of the earth),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> of the gods of the peoples who are round about you, who are near unto thee, or who are far off from thee, from the end of the earth even unto the end of the earth) -- <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />From the gods of the people which are round about you, coming near to thee, or being far off from thee, from the end of the earth even to the end of the earth;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of all the nations round about, that are near or afar off, from one end of the earth to the other, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />gods from any of the surrounding nations, whether these are near or far away, from the beginning even to the end of the earth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />any of the gods of the surrounding peoples, near to you or far away, from one end of the earth to the other:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />any of the gods of the peoples that are around you, whether near you or far away from you, from one end of the earth to the other,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Namely, of the gods of the peoples who are round about you, who are near you, or far off from you, from the one end of the earth to the other end of the earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />From gods of the Gentiles that are around you who are near to you or who are far off from you, from the ends of the land and unto the ends of the earth”;<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />of the gods of the peoples that are round about you, nigh unto thee, or far off from thee, from the one end of the earth even unto the other end of the earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />of the gods of the nations that are round about you, who are near thee or at a distance from thee, from one end of the earth to the other;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/13-7.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=3969" 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">Idolaters to Be Put to Death</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>If your very own brother, or your son or daughter, or the wife you embrace, or your closest friend secretly entices you, saying, “Let us go and worship other gods” (which neither you nor your fathers have known, <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: mê·’ĕ·lō·hê (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">the gods</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘am·mîm (Art:: N-mp) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">of the peoples</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/5439.htm" title="5439: sə·ḇî·ḇō·ṯê·ḵem (Adv:: 2mp) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">around you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7138.htm" title="7138: haq·qə·rō·ḇîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Near. Or qarob; from qarab; near.">whether near</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/176.htm" title="176: ’ōw (Conj) -- Or. Presumed to be the constructive or genitival form of -av; short for 'avvah; desire; hence or, also if.">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/7350.htm" title="7350: hā·rə·ḥō·qîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Or rachoq; from rachaq; remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially.">far,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·me·kā (Prep:: 2ms) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">whether from</a> <a href="/hebrew/7097.htm" title="7097: miq·ṣêh (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- End, extremity. Or qetseh; from qatsah; an extremity.">one end</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">of the earth</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">or the other),</a> <a href="/hebrew/7097.htm" title="7097: qə·ṣêh (N-msc) -- End, extremity. Or qetseh; from qatsah; an extremity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth."></a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>you must not yield to him or listen to him. Show him no pity, and do not spare him or shield him.…<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="/exodus/20-3.htm">Exodus 20:3</a></span><br />You shall have no other gods before Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/23-7.htm">Joshua 23:7</a></span><br />So you are not to associate with these nations that remain among you. You must not call on the names of their gods or swear by them, and you must not serve them or bow down to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/25-6.htm">Jeremiah 25:6</a></span><br />Do not follow other gods to serve and worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-2.htm">1 Kings 11:2</a></span><br />These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/2-12.htm">Judges 2:12</a></span><br />Thus they forsook the LORD, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt, and they followed after various gods of the peoples around them. They bowed down to them and provoked the LORD to anger,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-35.htm">2 Kings 17:35</a></span><br />For the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites and commanded them, “Do not worship other gods or bow down to them; do not serve them or sacrifice to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-8.htm">Isaiah 44:8</a></span><br />Do not tremble or fear. Have I not told you and declared it long ago? You are My witnesses! Is there any God but Me? There is no other Rock; I know not one.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/81-9.htm">Psalm 81:9</a></span><br />There must be no strange god among you, nor shall you bow to a foreign god.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/35-15.htm">Jeremiah 35:15</a></span><br />Again and again I have sent you all My servants the prophets, proclaiming: ‘Turn now, each of you, from your wicked ways, and correct your actions. Do not go after other gods to serve them. Live in the land that I have given to you and your fathers.’ But you have not inclined your ear or listened to Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-17.htm">2 Chronicles 33:17</a></span><br />Nevertheless, the people still sacrificed at the high places, but only to the LORD their God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-10.htm">Matthew 4:10</a></span><br />“Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/8-5.htm">1 Corinthians 8:5-6</a></span><br />For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many so-called gods and lords), / yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/14-15.htm">Acts 14:15</a></span><br />“Men, why are you doing this? We too are only men, human like you. We are bringing you good news that you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made heaven and earth and sea and everything in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/5-21.htm">1 John 5:21</a></span><br />Little children, keep yourselves from idols.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/9-20.htm">Revelation 9:20</a></span><br />Now the rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the works of their hands. They did not stop worshiping demons and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone, and wood, which cannot see or hear or walk.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Namely, of the gods of the people which are round about you, near to you, or far off from you, from the one end of the earth even to the other end of the earth;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/12-24.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-12.htm">End</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-43.htm">Namely</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-7.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-15.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-10.htm">Round</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-3.htm">Whether</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/14-2.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-28.htm">End</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-17.htm">Namely</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-2.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-2.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-14.htm">Round</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-3.htm">Whether</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'; </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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/13.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/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>the gods of the peoples around you</b><br>In the ancient Near East, polytheism was prevalent, with each nation worshiping its own deities. The Israelites were surrounded by nations such as the Canaanites, Moabites, and Ammonites, each with their own pantheon of gods. This phrase highlights the temptation Israel faced to adopt the religious practices of their neighbors, which often included idolatry and rituals contrary to the worship of Yahweh. The command to avoid these gods underscores the call to remain distinct and faithful to the covenant with the one true God. This is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, emphasizing the importance of monotheism and the rejection of idolatry (<a href="/exodus/20-3.htm">Exodus 20:3-5</a>).<p><b>whether near or far</b><br>This phrase indicates the pervasive nature of idolatry and the widespread influence of foreign gods. It suggests that the temptation to worship other deities was not limited to immediate neighbors but extended to distant lands as well. This reflects the historical reality of trade and cultural exchange in the ancient world, where ideas and religious practices could spread over great distances. The warning serves as a reminder of the need for vigilance in maintaining spiritual purity, regardless of external influences.<p><b>whether from one end of the earth or the other</b><br>This hyperbolic expression emphasizes the comprehensive scope of the warning against idolatry. It suggests that no matter how far-reaching or exotic the origin of these gods might be, they are not to be worshiped. This can be seen as a call to recognize the universality of God's sovereignty over all creation, as opposed to the limited and localized power of pagan deities. The phrase also foreshadows the New Testament message of the gospel being preached to all nations, affirming the global reign of Christ (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>).<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/c/canaan.htm">Canaan</a></b><br>The land where the Israelites are headed, inhabited by various peoples with different gods.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/f/false_gods.htm">False gods</a></b><br>The deities worshiped by the surrounding nations, which the Israelites are warned against.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a></b><br>The land promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/guard_against_idolatry.htm">Guard Against Idolatry</a></b><br>The Israelites were warned to avoid the gods of surrounding nations. Today, believers must be vigilant against modern forms of idolatry, such as materialism or secular ideologies.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_influence.htm">Cultural Influence</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites were surrounded by nations with different beliefs, Christians today live in a pluralistic society. We must discern and resist cultural pressures that lead us away from God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_god.htm">Faithfulness to God</a></b><br>The call to worship God alone is a call to faithfulness. Our loyalty to God should be unwavering, even when faced with enticing alternatives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_accountability.htm">Community Accountability</a></b><br>The Israelites were to hold each other accountable in their worship practices. Similarly, the Christian community should encourage and support one another in faithfulness to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_vigilance.htm">Spiritual Vigilance</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites were to be vigilant against the influence of other gods, Christians must remain spiritually alert to influences that could lead them away from their devotion to Christ.<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_is_the_meaning_of_the_name_israel.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on nationalism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_favor_israel_over_others.htm">If all humans are equal, why does God show favoritism to Israel over other nations?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_wouldn't_an_omnipotent_god_stop_rebellion.htm">Hosea 7:13 warns of coming judgment from an all-powerful God--why wouldn't a truly omnipotent deity prevent the very rebellion and apostasy that trigger this judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_doctrine_of_the_mean.htm">What is the plot of Chosen Generation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/13-7.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">the gods</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאֱלֹהֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’ĕ·lō·hê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the peoples</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽעַמִּ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘am·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">around you,</span><br /><span class="heb">סְבִיבֹ֣תֵיכֶ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(sə·ḇî·ḇō·ṯê·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circle, neighbour, environs, around</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whether near</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקְּרֹבִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qə·rō·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7138.htm">Strong's 7138: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or</span><br /><span class="heb">א֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(’ōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_176.htm">Strong's 176: </a> </span><span class="str2">Desire, if</span><br /><br /><span class="word">far,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרְחֹקִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rə·ḥō·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7350.htm">Strong's 7350: </a> </span><span class="str2">Remote, of place, time, precious</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמֶּ֑ךָּ</span> <span class="translit">(mim·me·kā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one end</span><br /><span class="heb">מִקְצֵ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(miq·ṣêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7097.htm">Strong's 7097: </a> </span><span class="str2">End, extremity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the earth</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָ֖רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the other</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַד־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">),</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָֽרֶץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/13-7.htm">Deuteronomy 13:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/13-7.htm">Deuteronomy 13:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/13-7.htm">Deuteronomy 13:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/13-7.htm">Deuteronomy 13:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/13-7.htm">Deuteronomy 13:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/13-7.htm">Deuteronomy 13:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/13-7.htm">Deuteronomy 13:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/13-7.htm">Deuteronomy 13:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/13-7.htm">Deuteronomy 13:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/13-7.htm">Deuteronomy 13:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/13-7.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 13:7 Of the gods of the peoples who (Deut. 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