The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye sh... — study this verse from Deuteronomy chapter 18 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken;”
Deuteronomy 18:15 · King James Version
Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God. perfect: or, upright, or, sincere
For these nations, which thou shalt possess, hearkened unto observers of times, and unto diviners: but as for thee, the LORD thy God hath not suffered thee so to do. possess: or, inherit
The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken;
According to all that thou desiredst of the LORD thy God in Horeb in the day of the assembly, saying, Let me not hear again the voice of the LORD my God, neither let me see this great fire any more, that I die not.
And the LORD said unto me, They have well spoken that which they have spoken.
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Compare 4 commentaries from different scholars and time periods for a richer understanding.
“from the midst”
H7130“of thee of thy brethren”
H251“will raise up”
H6965“thy God”
H430“like unto me unto him ye shall hearken”
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