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Deuteronomy 13:2

Deuteronomy 13:2
And the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And the sign and wonder come to pass whereof he spake unto thee,.... The sign he promised to give, or the miracle he proposed to do, to show the reality of his mission, and the truth of his doctrine,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The Lord had said, “Thou shalt have none other gods but Me.” A prophet is here supposed who invites the people “to go after other gods.” To such a one no credit is under any circumstances to be given,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Deuteronomy 13:1-5

Here is, I. A very strange supposition, Deu 13:1, Deu 13:2. 1. It is strange that there should arise any among themselves, especially any pretending to vision and prophecy, who should instigate them…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Deuteronomy 13:1-5

1 5 (2 6 in Heb.). Against the Prophet of Other Gods

1. If there arise in the midst of thee So Deu 19:15-16 also Sg. Cp. the synonymous if there be found in the midst of theeDeu 17:2; Deu 18:10; Deu…