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Deuteronomy 18:22 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Deuteronomy 18:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 18 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.”
Deuteronomy 18:22 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 18:22
When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD hath not spoken—God provides an empirical test: unfulfilled prophecy proves false prophecy. The standard is 100% accuracy (not 'mostly right')—even one failure disqualifies the prophet. This protected Israel from manipulation by would-be seers claiming divine authority for personal agendas.But the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him—The false prophet's error is ziddim (זִדִּים, presumption, arrogance), not mere mistake. Jeremiah condemn...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 18:22
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“who shall speak a word presumptuously in my name”
“and said to him”
“in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah”
“where are they? And the prophets”
“or a dreamer of dreams”
“and said”
“like a darting swallow”
“and he cried out”