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Deuteronomy 13:2
Deuteronomy 13:2
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Deuteronomy 13 — OverviewDeuteronomy 13 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleMoses is still upon that necessary subject concerning the peril of
idolatry. In the close of the foregoing chapter he had cautioned them
against the peril that might arise from their predecessors the…Deuteronomy 13 — OverviewDeuteronomy 13 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeDeuteronomy 13:1, Enticers to idolatry; Deuteronomy 13:6, how near soever unto thee; Deuteronomy 13:9, are to be stoned to death; Deuteronomy 13:12, Idolatrous cities are not to be spared.Deuteronomy 13 — OverviewDeuteronomy 13 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleIn this chapter the Israelites are taught how to discern a false prophet, shun and punish him, De 13:1, what to do with enticers to idolatry, not only not to consent to them, but, without favour and affection to them,…Deuteronomy 13:1-5Deuteronomy 13:1-5 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere is, I. A very strange supposition, v. 1, 2. 1. It is strange that
there should arise any among themselves, especially any pretending to
vision and prophecy, who should instigate them to go and serve other…Deuteronomy 13:1-5Deuteronomy 13:1-5 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe case supposed here is that of one professing to have supernatural intelligence, who should, by giving a sign or a wonder, endeavor to draw away the people to idolatry. Such a one was to be put to death.Deuteronomy 13:1-6Deuteronomy 13:1-6 · The Pulpit CommentaryFalse prophets.
In viewing the bearings of this passage on the credentials of revelation, two points should be observed.
1. The case supposed is one in which the prophet contradicts a revelation already received.
2.…