Deuteronomy 13:7 nasb — of the gods of the peoples who are around you, near you or far from you, from one end of the earth to the other end),

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"of the gods of the peoples who are around you, near you or far from you, from one end of the earth to the other end),"

— Deuteronomy 13:7, NASB

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Deuteronomy 13 — Context

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"You shall follow the LORD your God and fear Him; and you shall keep His commandments, listen to His voice, serve Him, and cling to Him.

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"But that prophet or that dreamer of dreams shall be put to death, because he has counseled rebellion against the LORD your God who brought you from the land of Egypt and redeemed you from the house of slavery, to seduce you from the way in which the LORD your God commanded you to walk. So you shall purge the evil from among you.

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"If your brother, your mother's son, or your son or daughter, or the wife you cherish, or your friend who is as your own soul, entice you secretly, saying, 'Let us go and serve other gods' (whom neither you nor your fathers have known,

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of the gods of the peoples who are around you, near you or far from you, from one end of the earth to the other end),

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you shall not yield to him or listen to him; and your eye shall not pity him, nor shall you spare or conceal him.

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"But you shall surely kill him; your hand shall be first against him to put him to death, and afterwards the hand of all the people.

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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.

Deuteronomy 13:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 13:7 say?
Deuteronomy 13:7 in the NASB reads: “of the gods of the peoples who are around you, near you or far from you, from one end of the earth to the other end),”
Where is Deuteronomy 13:7 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 13:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 13, verse 7.
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 13:7.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 13:7 in?
Deuteronomy 13:7 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 13:7?
Deuteronomy 13:7 reads (NASB): “of the gods of the peoples who are around you, near you or far from you, from one end of the earth to the other end),” 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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