Deuteronomy 13:13 nasb — some worthless men have gone out from among you and have seduced the inhabitants of their city, saying, 'Let us go and…

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"some worthless men have gone out from among you and have seduced the inhabitants of their city, saying, 'Let us go and serve other gods' (whom you have not known),"

— Deuteronomy 13:13, NASB

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Deuteronomy 13 — Context

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"So you shall stone him to death because he has sought to seduce you from the LORD your God who brought you out from the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.

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"Then all Israel will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such a wicked thing among you.

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"If you hear in one of your cities, which the LORD your God is giving you to live in, anyone saying that

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some worthless men have gone out from among you and have seduced the inhabitants of their city, saying, 'Let us go and serve other gods' (whom you have not known),

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then you shall investigate and search out and inquire thoroughly. If it is true and the matter established that this abomination has been done among you,

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you shall surely strike the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, utterly destroying it and all that is in it and its cattle with the edge of the sword.

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"Then you shall gather all its booty into the middle of its open square and burn the city and all its booty with fire as a whole burnt offering to the LORD your God; and it shall be a ruin forever. It shall never be rebuilt.

Deuteronomy 13:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 13:13 say?
Deuteronomy 13:13 in the NASB reads: “some worthless men have gone out from among you and have seduced the inhabitants of their city, saying, 'Let us go and serve other gods' (whom you have not known),”
Where is Deuteronomy 13:13 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 13:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 13, verse 13.
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 13:13.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 13:13 in?
Deuteronomy 13:13 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 13:13?
Deuteronomy 13:13 reads (NASB): “some worthless men have gone out from among you and have seduced the inhabitants of their city, saying, 'Let us go and serve other gods' (whom you have not known),” 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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