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Deuteronomy 13:3

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 13:3

Verse 3 of 18

Scripture focus

Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the LORD your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.

Deuteronomy 13:3 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 13:3

Theological / Devotional

Shalt not hearken. The fulfillment of the “sign” or “wonder” is not to be accepted alone as proof of a prophet’s claims. His message must be in harmony with previously revealed truth (Isaiah 8:19, 20). The Jewish people were prone to seek signs, even in Christ’s day (John 6:30), and for this Christ reproved them (Matthew 12:38-45). The apostle Paul also commented on men’s tendency to seek signs (1 Corinthians 1:22).

God proveth you. Literally, “God is the one testing you” (see chapter 8:2, 16).

Love the Lord. God demands of His people sincere, undivided love (Deuteronomy 6:5; 30:20; Joshua 22:5; 23:11; Psalm 31:23; Isaiah 56:6). Obedience that does not spring from love is without value in God’s sight.

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