Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But a prophet who presumes to speak in my name anything I have not commanded, or a prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, is to be put to death.” New Living Translation But any prophet who falsely claims to speak in my name or who speaks in the name of another god must die.’ English Standard Version But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in my name that I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die.’ Berean Standard Bible But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.” King James Bible 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. New King James Version But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in My name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die.’ New American Standard Bible But the prophet who speaks a word presumptuously in My name, a word which I have not commanded him to speak, or which he speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die.’ NASB 1995 ‘But the prophet who speaks a word presumptuously in My name which I have not commanded him to speak, or which he speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die.’ NASB 1977 ‘But the prophet who shall speak a word presumptuously in My name which I have not commanded him to speak, or which he shall speak in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die.’ Legacy Standard Bible But the prophet who speaks a word presumptuously in My name which I have not commanded him to speak, or which he speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die.’ Amplified Bible But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in My name which I have not commanded him to speak, or which he speaks in the name of other gods—that prophet shall die.’ Christian Standard Bible But the prophet who presumes to speak a message in my name that I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods—that prophet must die.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible But the prophet who dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods—that prophet must die.’ American Standard Version But the prophet, that shall speak a word presumptuously in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die. Aramaic Bible in Plain English However, a Prophet who will dare to speak a word in my name that I have not commanded him to say, or who will speak in the name of another god, that Prophet will be killed. Brenton Septuagint Translation But the prophet whosoever shall impiously speak in my name a word which I have not commanded him to speak, and whosoever shall speak in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die. Contemporary English Version But if I haven't spoken, and a prophet claims to have a message from me, you must kill that prophet, and you must also kill any prophet who claims to have a message from another god. Douay-Rheims Bible But the prophet, who being corrupted with pride, shall speak in my name things that I did not command him to say, or in the name of strange gods, shall be slain. English Revised Version But the prophet, which shall speak a word presumptuously in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die. GOD'S WORD® Translation But any prophet who dares to say something in my name that I didn't command him to say or who speaks in the name of other gods must die." Good News Translation But if any prophet dares to speak a message in my name when I did not command him to do so, he must die for it, and so must any prophet who speaks in the name of other gods.' International Standard Version Even then, if the prophet speaks presumptuously in my name, which I didn't authorize him to speak, or if he speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet must die.' JPS Tanakh 1917 But the prophet, that shall speak a word presumptuously in My name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die.' Literal Standard Version Only, the prophet who presumes to speak a word in My Name, which I have not commanded him to speak, and who speaks in the name of other gods, indeed, that prophet has died. Majority Standard Bible But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.” New American Bible But if a prophet presumes to speak a word in my name that I have not commanded, or speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die. NET Bible "But if any prophet presumes to speak anything in my name that I have not authorized him to speak, or speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet must die. New Revised Standard Version But any prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, or who presumes to speak in my name a word that I have not commanded the prophet to speak—that prophet shall die.” New Heart English Bible But the prophet, who shall speak a word presumptuously in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or who shall speak in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die." Webster's Bible Translation But the prophet, who 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. World English Bible But the prophet who speaks a word presumptuously in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die.” Young's Literal Translation 'Only, the prophet who presumeth to speak a word in My name -- that which I have not commanded him to speak -- and who speaketh in the name of other gods -- even that prophet hath died. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A New Prophet…19And I will hold accountable anyone who does not listen to My words that the prophet speaks in My name. 20But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.” 21You may ask in your heart, “How can we recognize a message that the LORD has not spoken?”… Cross References Deuteronomy 13:1 If a prophet or dreamer of dreams arises among you and proclaims a sign or wonder to you, Deuteronomy 13:2 and if the sign or wonder he has spoken to you comes about, but he says, "Let us follow other gods (which you have not known) and let us worship them," Deuteronomy 13:5 Such a prophet or dreamer must be put to death, because he has advocated rebellion against the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt and redeemed you from the house of slavery; he has tried to turn you from the way in which the LORD your God has commanded you to walk. So you must purge the evil from among you. Deuteronomy 17:12 But the man who acts presumptuously, refusing to listen either to the priest who stands there to serve the LORD your God, or to the judge, must be put to death. You must purge the evil from Israel. Deuteronomy 18:21 You may ask in your heart, "How can we recognize a message that the LORD has not spoken?" Deuteronomy 18:22 When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him. 1 Kings 18:40 Then Elijah ordered them, "Seize the prophets of Baal! Do not let a single one escape." So they seized them, and Elijah brought them down to the Kishon Valley and slaughtered them there. Treasury of Scripture 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. the prophet Deuteronomy 13:1-5 If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, … Jeremiah 14:14,15 Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart… Jeremiah 23:13-15,31 And I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria; they prophesied in Baal, and caused my people Israel to err… in the name Deuteronomy 13:1,2 If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, … 1 Kings 18:19,27,40 Now therefore send, and gather to me all Israel unto mount Carmel, and the prophets of Baal four hundred and fifty, and the prophets of the groves four hundred, which eat at Jezebel's table… Jeremiah 2:8 The priests said not, Where is the LORD? and they that handle the law knew me not: the pastors also transgressed against me, and the prophets prophesied by Baal, and walked after things that do not profit. Jump to Previous Commanded Death Die Died Orders Presume Presumptuously Prophet Speak Speaketh Speaks Word WordsJump to Next Commanded Death Die Died Orders Presume Presumptuously Prophet Speak Speaketh Speaks Word WordsDeuteronomy 18 1. The LORD is the priests and Levites' inheritance3. The priests' due 6. The Levites' portion 9. The abominations of the nations are to be avoided 15. Christ the Prophet is to be heard 20. The presumptuous prophet is to die Verse 20. - If, however, a prophet should presume to speak in the Name of the Lord what the Lord had not commanded him to speak, or if he should speak in the name of other gods, not only was no regard to be paid to his words, but he was himself to be treated as a blasphemer, and to be put to death. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Butאַ֣ךְ (’aḵ) Adverb Strong's 389: A particle of affirmation, surely if any prophet הַנָּבִ֡יא (han·nā·ḇî) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet dares יָזִיד֩ (yā·zîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2102: To boil up, seethe, act proudly or presumptuously or rebelliously to speak לְדַבֵּ֨ר (lə·ḏab·bêr) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue a message דָּבָ֜ר (dā·ḇār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause in My name בִּשְׁמִ֗י (biš·mî) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 8034: A name that אֲשֶׁ֤ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I have not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no commanded צִוִּיתִיו֙ (ṣiw·wî·ṯîw) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order him to speak, לְדַבֵּ֔ר (lə·ḏab·bêr) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue [or] וַאֲשֶׁ֣ר (wa·’ă·šer) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that to speak יְדַבֵּ֔ר (yə·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue in the name בְּשֵׁ֖ם (bə·šêm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name of other אֲחֵרִ֑ים (’ă·ḥê·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 312: Hinder, next, other gods, אֱלֹהִ֣ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative that הַהֽוּא׃ (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are prophet הַנָּבִ֥יא (han·nā·ḇî) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet must be put to death.” וּמֵ֖ת (ū·mêṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill Links Deuteronomy 18:20 NIVDeuteronomy 18:20 NLT Deuteronomy 18:20 ESV Deuteronomy 18:20 NASB Deuteronomy 18:20 KJV Deuteronomy 18:20 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 18:20 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 18:20 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 18:20 French Bible Deuteronomy 18:20 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 18:20 But the prophet who shall speak (Deut. 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