Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 13:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Deuteronomy 13:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 13 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Warnings Against False Prophets and Idolatry
“If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder,”
Deuteronomy 13:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 13:1
If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder,This chapter addresses false prophets who perform signs (ot, אוֹת) or wonders (mophet, מוֹפֵת). The Hebrew terms indicate miraculous phenomena—not necessarily tricks but possibly genuine supernatural events. The shocking reality: miracle-working doesn't authenticate divine messengers. Even false prophets may perform signs. The test isn't power but doctrine—do they 'speak to turn you away from the LORD your God' (v.5)? Miracles confirm truth but don't establish it; Scripture judges all claims. This wa...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 13:1
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“who prophesy lies in my name”
“don't believe every spirit”
“the God of Israel: Don't let your prophets who are in the midst of you”
“don't you listen to your prophets”
“and the prophet who teaches lies is the tail.”
“I also am a prophet as you are; and an angel spoke to me by the word of Yahweh”
“and will show signs and wonders”
“{TR adds to you} when{TR adds all} men speak well of you”
“prophesy against the prophets of Israel who prophesy”