Deuteronomy 18:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 18:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 18:20 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 18:20 — KJV
“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)
Deuteronomy 18:20 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 18:20
“This evil people, which refuse to hear my words, which walk in the imagination of their heart, and walk after other gods, to serve them, and to worship them, shall even be as this girdle, which is good for nothing. imagination: or, stubbornness”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 18:20: word, other, gods
“Now it came to pass, when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking all that the LORD had commanded him to speak unto all the people, that the priests and the prophets and all the people took him, saying, Thou shalt surely die.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 18:20: prophet, speak, commanded
“Because they have committed villany in Israel, and have committed adultery with their neighbours' wives, and have spoken lying words in my name, which I have not commanded them; even I know, and am a witness, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 18:20: word, name, commanded
“Namely, of the gods of the people which are round about you, nigh unto thee, or far off from thee, from the one end of the earth even unto the other end of the earth;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 18:20: name, other, gods
“But bring your youngest brother unto me; so shall your words be verified, and ye shall not die. And they did so.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 18:20: word, other, die
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