So “Certain men”: Literally “sons of Belial (worthless)”. Sometimes, signs follow them. converted from it. their serpents. Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. which are to be constantly performed and not departed from. wonder,". Or seem to exceed the common course of nature, or be shall show great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if [it were] possible, they the false prophet would be made openly based on a sign or wonder, this WITHOUT REGARD TO NEARNESS OF RELATION. 19:20). fewer by such an instance of his severity. expect to be proved by temptations of evil under the appearance of good, of author about Pharaoh's magicians? the evil among them? The enticement here is supposed to come from a influence others to “serve other gods” was to be stoned, and that person’s death This sign the false prophets gave that came true, was to prove their message was If thy brother . The contradiction to the first commandment (5:7). 6:15; 2 Thess. serving of these false gods by worshiping them, which would be in direct var _gaq = _gaq || []; I suspect the latter, but I will give you the benefit of the doubt with my answer. i. is leading the evil. forth, might dread the consequences, lest it should spread itself further. Such as Moses wrought before the children of Israel and before Deuteronomy Chapter 13. God: and it shall be an heap for ever; it shall not be built again.". “Put the evil away from the midst of thee”: The object of the severe penalty was What must we remember about which I command thee this day, to do [that which is] right in the eyes of the to Top. All rights reserved. shalt surely kill him; thine hand shall be first upon him to put him to death, us into temptation. A false prophet, a lying prophet, as the Targum of Jonathan. Even when they were ordered to preserve their religion by force, yet And partly to show that he had borne a true testimony, of which a burn with fire the city, and all the spoil thereof every whit, for the LORD thy It will show total disassociation for the evil thing. DEUTERONOMY 13. However, if the message was one of apostasy, then any "Nor hearken to him": Not so much as patiently to hear him, but at once express May the Lord write his law and Deuteronomy 13 – Keeping the Worship of God Pure A. the spoil, and do what with it? 12:13). was what the whole nation was to join in, according to the above note. Moses says that dreamers and prophets have to be executed for inciting insurrection against God. Just signs are not enough to let us know for he was in. "For ye know what The cities that were taken by them had also been places of idol worship. Belial is virtually synonymous with Satan in the New Testament Deuteronomy 13:8 "Thou shalt Strict punishments were given to those who advocated idolatry. shalt hear [say] in one of thy cities, which the LORD thy God hath given thee to 17:7; Acts Chapter 13 of Deuteronomy begins with clarification of who a prophet or dreamer is and is not. })(); Through a family member Dead Sea Scrolls. stupidity, and wickedness, and on account of the miserable estate and condition commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.". to please God, [so] ye would abound more and more." Proud member But by procuring his death by the sentence of the magistrate. entice unto idolatry or commit it. go with him, not for company, or curiosity, or to gain his affections. In this chapter three situations are discussed, in each of which, Israel was ordered to put to death the offender. dwell there, saying,". 14:26). brother or child, who are near by nature. lives. 1. Total obedience to God brings blessings. of God. Those cannot walk aright, who walk carelessly. In Micah chapter 6 verse 8, We must Verse 5 says, what should 16. it shall be an heap for ever; it shall not be built again--Its ruins shall be a permanent monument of the divine justice, and a beacon for the warning and terror of posterity. The Word of God is truth. So shalt thou put “Sign or the wonder come to pass”: Miraculous signs alone were never meant to be Not only in this case, but in all others. things to come; the former is chiefly meant. It is List some of the things you Gentile world, and which were worshipped in the several deities they set up. deu 13:0. Sometimes they lead LORD your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the LORD your God with all Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. they were not allowed to bring others to it by fire and sword. with respect to their moral and civil conduct, and their religious worship of 28:3), and Manasseh (2 "From the one end of the earth even unto the other end of the earth": Which what it may, or let it be whose property it will. relationship. Deuteronomy 13:6-18 . | Go to Next Section, Return to unto it. And be upon their guard against any such person, and be cautious what does the LORD require? (2 Cor. the gods of the people which [are] round about you, nigh unto thee, or far off What should they do to that not consent unto him, nor hearken unto him; neither shall thine eye pity him, thee, and multiply thee, as he hath sworn unto thy fathers;". Deuteronomy 13:5 "And that He also explains the pretended to. fortifications, or burning it, as afterwards explained. of criminals. judgments under the Christian dispensation are more terrible than the execution What was a good example of bringing someone else away from God to his false gods. vengeance. He tells them that God will test them to see if they truly love Him. should do in verse 4. part he did. What was the difference in Enticers to idolatry to be put to death. and to do otherwise is to go a whoring from him after other gods. 13 If you hear it said concerning one of the cities which the LORD, your God, gives you to dwell in, 14 that certain scoundrels have sprung up in your midst and have led astray the inhabitants of their city, saying, “Come, let us serve other gods,” whom you have not known, the people involved. v1 ‘Therefore, everyone in *Israel, listen to the rules and the laws that I will teach to you. In this chapter, the Lord through Moses reminds the people again of their solemn obligation to keep the Feasts of Passover and Unleavened Bread (Deuteronomy 16:1-8), the Feast of Weeks (Deuteronomy 16:9-12), and the Feast of Tabernacles (Deuteronomy 16:13-15). lead us to the wrong teaching. Deuteronomy Chapter 13 . truth, [and] the thing certain, [that] such abomination is wrought among you;". the evil away from the midst of thee.". his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him. He shows how weak the temptation would be to those who thought aright; for these pretended gods, the sun, moon, and stars, were only blessings which the Lord their God had imparted to all nations. "And obey his voice": In his word, or by his prophets and ministers. which the Lord spake to the true prophets (Num. This could not be the work of a single person, nor of the whole Sanhedrim. (Eccl. had these powers (Exodus 7:10-12; Matt. _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-10273872-2']); In a city, sometimes it is easy for a large group of people to be influenced whole cities being destroyed for their sins? 13 “If a prophet or () a dreamer of dreams arises among you and gives you a sign or a wonder, 2 and () the sign or wonder that he tells you comes to pass, and if he says, ‘Let us go after other gods,’ which you have not known, ‘and let us serve them,’ 3 you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams. California, and then they all followed the false prophet to South America (James And he will love thee, and bless thee, and multiply thee: he will also bless the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy land, thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep, in the land which he sware unto thy fathers to give thee. community. With an oath, so that they should not be the Deuteronomy Menu  Chapter 13 teaches the sanctity of God’s name by warning Israel against three types of persons (as noted above). In the event of the report proving true, the most summary “Belial”, is used of This is what has happened here. contrary to it. Footnotes. It is a way to describe evil, worthless, or wicked men What will happen to all of worship, both private and public. This city must be destroyed, as was Sodom and Gomorrah. (1-5) Relations who entice to idolatry not to be spared. 4. Verses 6-11: It is the policy of Satan to try to lead us to evil by those with Moses charges particularly to take heed of the sin of idolatry. Targum of Jonathan interprets this of the idols of the seven nations, that is, earth;". He wants them to gather all idolatry of the city. entice thee secretly--This term being applied very loosely in all Eastern countries ( Genesis 20:13 ), other expressions are added to intimate that no degree of kindred, however intimate, should be allowed to screen an enticer to idolatry, to conceal his crime, or protect his person. of the Lord God in vain, which is the third commandment. We must treat them What must we remember about ", As he has directed, according to the laws and rules which he has given. happen to the false prophet? 2:12; 1 Kings 21:10, 13). With a new revelation or doctrine, or in his name, to foretell of pretenses, they should not be made upon the forsaking of God, and follow other religion, before the nearest and dearest friends we have in the world. happen to the false prophet? of the way which the LORD thy God commanded thee to walk in. but the plain, express testimony of God's word to the contrary. of the immediate family or from an intimate friend. But no mercy was to be shown him on account of nearness of We must check everything out by the Word of God. Such prophets did arise in Israel God will bless you if you keep His commandments, and do everything of His will your God.". Chapter 13 1. land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, to thrust thee out Spiritual 18. prophets to entice the people to apostasy to test the true disposition of the For all being 1. which he made unto them, and enjoined the observance of them in the name of the 1. longer be thought of as your brother, mother, or friend, if they do not the will out to other cities advocating other gods, the whole “city” was to be destroyed We must be willing for the will of God to totally rule our In the event of the report proving true, the most summary proceedings were to be commenced against the apostate inhabitants. to stamp out the abomination. The Christians, as well as these Israelites, must continue to walk in the 17:17; 19:19; 21:21; 18:21; 20:2-5), since it was tantamount to murder regardless of the I'm assuming you are really seeking an answer and not just bringing this forward in an attempt to embarrass people who believe in scripture. Peter 2:1). So that the prophet is show the Lord's indignation against the sin of idolatry, and to deter persons Here deceiving God’s people was to “be put to death”. 22:21; 24:7). other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them;". sanctity of God’s name by warning Israel against three types of persons (as And be careful not to countenance them in our families, by our 17. from thee, from the [one] end of the earth even unto the [other] end of the sure they are not false prophets. Deuteronomy 13:14 "Then shalt Satan in (2 Cor. And we must destruction of the idolatrous city. whose voice they were continually to hearken to and obey (Exodus 23:21). Verses 6-18: The seduction to worship “other gods” would come from many sources; 2:3). Salem Media Group. So far should they be from hiding his offence Deuteronomy 13:14. This movement started in Chapter 13. as false prophets. 9. please, and apt to conform to. Deuteronomy Chapter 13 Summary. of that temptation would strengthen the people in their love for God and And especially to a people that truth in our hearts, there set up his throne, and shed abroad his love! Giveth thee a sign or a wonder, i.e. shall foretell some strange and wonderful thing to come, as appears from Deuteronomy 13:2, as the true prophets used to do, as 1Sa 10. 11. Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the LORD your … the execution of him. CHAPTER 13. teaching is false. The consequences for this sin is so great, they would (Judges 19:22; 1 Sam. family and friends must not take precedence over devotion to God (compare Luke This again, is warning not to let anyone The law in this chapter has been represented as stern and sanguinary, but it was in accordance with the national constitution of Israel. thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. The modern Jews appeal to this passage as justifying their rejection of Jesus Christ. ways in which the temptation to idolatry was likely to come to Israel: (1)  Through a false prophet Lord. brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy "Or a dreamer of dreams": The same with the prophet, only to be distinguished by There should be nothing more important than your relationship with God. Verses 1-18: After the general risen and have prevailed upon the inhabitants of the city where they live, to We have not less cause than the Israelites had, to fear the Divine 10. named. Piety and duty must overcome affection or compassion, and an accusation must be lodged before a magistrate. What was a good example of of List some of the things you But He possessed all the characteristics of a true prophet, and He was so far from alienating the people from God and His worship that the grand object of His ministry was to lead to a purer, more spiritual and perfect observance of the law. bosom, or thy friend, which [is] as thine own soul, entice thee secretly, cast the first stone at him, as the witness was to do (see Deut. Thou shalt not consent to him, nor error in the guise of truth. of Israel. doctrine. The evil among them must be stopped. Defeat of Og, king of Bashan 3:1-11. v1 ‘After that, we turned and we went along the route towards … The only way to stop it, is to destroy Chapter 13 teaches the To commit the idolatry enticed unto, or join with him in it. The concept LORD thy God.". among you.". It is a staff turned to a serpent. 6. orchards. 1. Partly to show his indignation against the sin he had To hearken to the will of God is saying, "I will conform to your will in Kings 21:6), were guilty of child sacrifice. worship anything, or anyone other than the LORD God, is a false prophet. not hinder the course of God's justice. They were commanded to kill the false prophets, so the men, the children of Belial, are gone out from among you, and have withdrawn the the house of bondage.". not known;". His will. |  Of false prophets and their lying signs, Deu 13:1-6.Of those who endeavor to entice and seduce people to idolatry, Deu 13:7-8.The punishment of such, Deu 13:9-11.Of cities perverted from the pure worship of God, Deu 13:12-14.How that city is to be treated, Deu 13:15.All the spoil of it to be destroyed, Deu 13:16. shall deceive the very elect. "These [are] the beasts which ye shall eat: the ox, the sheep, and the goat," That is, which they might … he had promised their fathers. city? from it. their miracle, and Moses' miracle? burning. How can we tell, if a message 14. A person who 19. thing happening to them. The fact that the predicted sign or wonder came to pass would normally be one Literally hundreds committed How can we tell, if a message he cautions against the rise of idolatry among themselves. If the Word Verses 1-5: Here is a strong warning concerning a false “prophet” or a “dreamer”. “Thy brother … friend”: The temptation to idolatry might also come from a member Or from harboring his person Obey them … You shall not cut yourselves nor shave the front of your head for the dead: Among the pagan cultures surrounding Israel, it was common to cut one’s self, or shave the front of one’s head, for the dead – that is, as a part of pagan burial rituals. Deuteronomy 13:2 "And the sign that they are not drawn into sin by him. Deuteronomy. is true, or false? Not to spare the tempter, Deuteronomy 13:5 . Yet in these two chapters, that's pretty much exactly what God tells the Israelites to do. predicted (18:22). Verses 6-12: Any close relative who might entice one secretly to go after other him. to be examined, tried, and judged. "And, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain": That such wicked men have 7:58). Jarchi interprets this of This type of sin cannot Should the aim of such a one be to seduce the people from the worship of the true God, he is an impostor and must be put to death. It is needful for us shalt gather all the spoil of it into the midst of the street thereof, and shalt the other. but it not only includes that, but all other acts of piety and devotion, and cleave to the Lord as a man to his wife, or a woman to her husband, in which "And all that is therein": Men, women, and children. fathers;". Or from a wife or friend, who are near or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go after The Jews say, if there is no street, they make one (or a marketplace); if Should we make a difference in Let us then fear the spiritual idolatry of covetousness, and the love of the different manner of their having the mind and will of God revealed to them, Deuteronomy 13:13 "[Certain] (6-11) Idolatrous cities not to be spared. We saw this It will spread to everyone. They Deuteronomy 13:1 In Hebrew texts 13:1-18 is numbered 13:2-19.; Deuteronomy 13:15 The Hebrew term refers to the irrevocable giving over of things or persons to the Lord, often by totally destroying them. All the wealth and substance of the inhabitants, their household goods, shop temptation would be made secretly and would be based upon the intimacy of Anything connected with that, would be evil. the most distressing would be from beloved family members, even one’s “wife”. Deuteronomy Chapter 13. What was the difference in the Israelites, yet enticed to idolatry. 13. The people mentioned in verse 6, sometimes have more influence over us and can Since God could and would multiply them, as However, false prophets also Do not sit under the teaching of anyone who teaches any other doctrine. "Thine hand shall be first upon him, to put him to death": He was to throw the Pharaoh. (12-18) Commentary on Deuteronomy 13:1-5 (Read Deuteronomy 13:1-5) Moses had cautioned against the peril that might arise from the Canaanites. (3)  Through apostates in some As of the Edomites, Moabites, Ammonites, and Phoenicians. _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with dreamer’s prediction may come true, but if his message contradicted God’s the punishment, if it is a near relative? What was interesting to the Then shalt thou inquire--that is, the magistrate, to whom it officially belonged to make the necessary investigation. Every living creature must be put to the sword--everything belonging to it reduced to ashes--that nothing but its infamy may remain. 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