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Deuteronomy, 13

1. If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder,

1. Do all that I command you with out adding or taking anything away from it.

2. And the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them;

2. What about the prophet or the professional dreamer who gives you signs or miracles?

3. Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the LORD your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.

3. If these signs or these marvels happen, and he takes advantage of them to say: "Come and let us follow other gods (gods which are not ours), and let us serve them,"

4. Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.

4. do not pay attention to the words of this prophet or dreamer; because Yahweh, your God, is testing you to know if you really love him with all your heart and with all your soul.

5. And that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death; because he hath spoken to turn [you] away from the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, to thrust thee out of the way which the LORD thy God commanded thee to walk in. So shalt thou put the evil away from the midst of thee.

5. It is Yahweh, your God, you will follow and him will you fear. Obey his commandments and listen to his voice. Serve him and cling to him.

6. If thy brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy friend, which [is] as thine own soul, entice thee secretly, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which thou hast not known, thou, nor thy fathers;

6. As for the prophet or dreamer, he must die because he has spoken to draw you away from Yahweh, your God, who brought you out of Egypt and redeemed you from the house of slavery. This prophet must die because he wanted you to stray from the path that Yahweh has commanded you to follow. In this way you will purge the evil from your midst.

7. [Namely], of the gods of the people 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;

7. If your brother, the child of your father, or if your son or daughter, or the woman you love or your close friend secretly tries to lure you, saying: "Come, let us serve other gods," gods whom neither you nor your fathers have known,

8. Thou shalt not consent unto him, nor hearken unto him; neither shall thine eye pity him, neither shalt thou spare, neither shalt thou conceal him:

8. the gods of either the neighboring nations that surround you along the boundaries of your land or those far away,

9. But thou shalt surely kill him; thine hand shall be first upon him to put him to death, and afterwards the hand of all the people.

9. do not yield to him or listen to him. Do not pity him, or pardon him or cover up for him,

10. And thou shalt stone him with stones, that he die; because he hath sought to thrust thee away from the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.

10. but denounce him. You shall deal him his death and your hand shall be the first raised against him, and then the hand of all the people.

11. And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you.

11. You shall kill him by stoning because he tried to draw you away from Yahweh, your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, from that house of slavery.

12. If thou shalt hear [say] in one of thy cities, which the LORD thy God hath given thee to dwell there, saying,

12. All in Israel will hear of this and they will fear, and never dare to do such evil.

13. [Certain] men, the children of Belial, are gone out from among you, and have withdrawn the inhabitants of their city, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which ye have not known;

13. You may hear that in some of the cities that Yahweh will give you to dwell in,

14. Then shalt thou enquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, [if it be] truth, [and] the thing certain, [that] such abomination is wrought among you;

14. some evil people have appeared. You will perhaps hear that they have perverted their fellow residents and have invited them to serve new and strange gods.

15. Thou shalt surely smite the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, destroying it utterly, and all that [is] therein, and the cattle thereof, with the edge of the sword.

15. Then carefully inquire about them and try to discover the truth of the matter. If it is certain and you have confirmed that such a shameful thing has indeed been done,

16. And thou shalt gather all the spoil of it into the midst of the street thereof, and shalt burn with fire the city, and all the spoil thereof every whit, for the LORD thy God: and it shall be an heap for ever; it shall not be built again.

16. you shall kill by the sword all the inhabitants of that city. You shall curse the city and all that is in it, even the animals.

17. And there shall cleave nought of the cursed thing to thine hand: that the LORD may turn from the fierceness of his anger, and shew thee mercy, and have compassion upon thee, and multiply thee, as he hath sworn unto thy fathers;

17. Then you shall pile up all the plunder in the center of the square and set the city on fire with all the plunder so as to fulfill the curse of Yahweh. This city will forever be a heap of ruins, and will never again be rebuilt.

18. When thou shalt hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep all his commandments which I command thee this day, to do [that which is] right in the eyes of the LORD thy God.

18. You shall not take hold of anything from this city, not even the smallest thing, in order to appease the wrath of Yahweh, and that he may have mercy on you. Then he will bless you and fulfill the promise he has sworn to your fathers

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19. if you listen to the voice of Yahweh, observing all his commandments that I command you today, and doing what is right in the sight of Yahweh, your God.



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13:1-5 - The warning against false prophets highlights the importance of discerning God's truth. Even if a sign or wonder occurs, faithfulness to God must prevail. This distinction is crucial to the integrity of faith (see also Matthew 7:15-20 and 1 John 4:1).

13:6-10 - The need to resist temptation, even from a friend or family member, reflects the primacy of loyalty to God over human relationships. This underscores the seriousness of sin and the call to purity of worship (see also Matthew 10:37 and Luke 14:26).

13:11-18 - The punishment for idolatry emphasizes the gravity of the sin and the need to maintain the purity of God's people. This serves as a warning about the consequences of falling away from true worship (see also Exodus 22:20 and 1 Corinthians 10:14).

Versos relacionados con Deuteronomy, 13:

Deuteronomy chapter 13 warns against apostasy. How should Israel react to idolatrous seductions? This incisive text addresses three scenarios of temptation to idolatry: false prophets, seductive family members, and apostate cities. The chapter emphasizes exclusive loyalty to Yahweh, the severity of divine judgment on idolatry, and communal responsibility for maintaining spiritual purity. Ponder with us five Bible passages that illuminate the crucial principles of this cautionary chapter.

Matthew 24:24: "For false Christs and false prophets will appear who will perform great signs and wonders to, if possible, deceive even the elect." - Jesus warns against false prophets, as does Deuteronomy 13:1-5.

2 Corinthians 11:13-15: "For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, pretending to be apostles of Christ. This is no wonder, for Satan himself disguises himself as an angel of light. Therefore, it is no surprise that his servants pretend to be servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve." - Paul warns against false leaders, echoing the warnings of Deuteronomy 13.

1 John 4:1: "Beloved, do not believe in any spirit, but examine the spirits to see whether they come from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world." - John urges discernment, just as Deuteronomy 13 warns against false prophets.

Galatians 1:8-9: "But even if we or an angel from heaven preach a gospel different from the one we preached to you, let him be accursed! As we have already said, now I repeat: If anyone preaches to you a gospel other than the one they have already received, let him be accursed!" - Paul emphasizes the importance of maintaining true faith, echoing the warnings in Deuteronomy 13 against apostasy.

Revelation 2:2: "I know your works, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate evil men, that you have tested those who say they are apostles but are not, and found them to be impostors." - This passage commends the Ephesian church for following the Deuteronomy 13 principle of testing false prophets.

FAQ:

What to do if a false prophet arises in Israel?

If a false prophet arises, even with signs and wonders, but leads God's people astray, he must be put to death, for he is inciting rebellion against the Lord. (Deuteronomy 13:1-5)

How should the Israelites deal with a relative who encourages idolatry?

Even if a close relative, anyone who encouraged the worship of other gods was to be punished with death to preserve faithfulness to God. (Deuteronomy 13:6-9)

What should happen to a city that gives itself over to idolatry?

A city that gave itself over to idolatry was to be completely destroyed, with all its inhabitants and possessions being devoted to destruction. (Deuteronomy 13:12-16)

Why does God command such severe measures against idolatry?

God commands severe measures to protect the purity of the people and prevent idolatry from spreading, compromising their covenant with Him. (Deuteronomy 13:10)

What is the central lesson of Deuteronomy 13?

Loyalty to God must be absolute, and any form of idolatry is a grave threat to the faith and community of God’s people. (Deuteronomy 13:4-5)


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