Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 18:20 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Deuteronomy 18:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 18 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die.”
Deuteronomy 18:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 18:20
False prophecy test: 'But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die.' False prophets fall into two categories: (1) presumptuous—claiming divine authority without divine commission ('which I have not commanded'), (2) idolatrous—speaking for other gods. Both merit death. The first is subtle—claiming Yahweh's name but inventing messages. The second is blatant idolatry. Testing involves fulfillment (v.22): genuine prophecy comes to pass; false doesn't. However, cha...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 18:20
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“says Yahweh”
“or a dreamer of dreams”
“and caused my people Israel to err.”
“when anyone still prophesies”
“I am against the prophets”
“who say”
“Hear now”
“The prophets prophesy lies in my name; I didn't send them”
“that Elijah mocked them”