Deuteronomy 18:20
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.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And if thou say in thine heart, &c. Such a thought arises in the mind, and it appears to be a difficulty, and a query is made upon it:
how shall we know the word which the Lord hath not spoken? What…
Here is, I. The promise of the great prophet, with a command to receive him, and hearken to him. Now,
1. Some think it is the promise of a succession of prophets, that should for many ages be kept up…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
the prophet, etc.] These special cases prove that throughout this passage no single prophet but a succession of prophets is meant.
which shall speak presumptuously, etc.] Heb. who shall be…
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