Deuteronomy 13:10 bbe — Let him be stoned with stones till he is dead; because it was his purpose to make you false to the Lord your God, who t…

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"Let him be stoned with stones till he is dead; because it was his purpose to make you false to the Lord your God, who took you out of the land of Egypt, out of the prison-house."

— Deuteronomy 13:10, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 13 — Context

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Gods of the peoples round about you, near or far, from one end of the earth to the other;

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Do not be guided by him or give attention to him; have no pity on him or mercy, and give him no cover;

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But put him to death without question; let your hand be the first stretched out against him to put him to death, and then the hands of all the people.

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Let him be stoned with stones till he is dead; because it was his purpose to make you false to the Lord your God, who took you out of the land of Egypt, out of the prison-house.

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And all Israel, hearing of it, will be full of fear, and no one will again do such evil as this among you.

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And if word comes to you, in one of the towns which the Lord your God is giving you for your resting-place,

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That good-for-nothing persons have gone out from among you, turning the people of their town from the right way and saying, Let us go and give worship to other gods, of whom you have no knowledge;

Deuteronomy 13:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 13:10 say?
Deuteronomy 13:10 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let him be stoned with stones till he is dead; because it was his purpose to make you false to the Lord your God, who took you out of the land of Egypt, out of the prison-house.”
Where is Deuteronomy 13:10 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 13:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 13, verse 10.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 13:10.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 13:10 in?
Deuteronomy 13:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 13:10?
Deuteronomy 13:10 reads (BBE): “Let him be stoned with stones till he is dead; because it was his purpose to make you false to the Lord your God, who took you out of the land of Egypt, out of the prison-house.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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