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Deuteronomy 13:12 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Deuteronomy 13:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 13 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If thou shalt hear say in one of thy cities, which the LORD thy God hath given thee to dwell there, saying,”
Deuteronomy 13:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 13:12
City-wide apostasy: 'If thou shalt hear say in one of thy cities, which the LORD thy God hath given thee to dwell there, saying.' This introduces worst-case scenario—not individual apostasy but civic rebellion. The phrase 'one of thy cities' indicates Israelite city, part of covenant community, now corrupted. The rumor ('thou shalt hear say') requires investigation before action (v.14). This section (v.12-18) addresses corporate apostasy, distinct from individual (v.6-11) or prophetic (v.1-5) seduction. When whole communities apostatize, more comprehensive judgment follows. The threat of entir...
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