Deuteronomy 13:8 bbe — 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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"Do not be guided by him or give attention to him; have no pity on him or mercy, and give him no cover;"

— Deuteronomy 13:8, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 13 — Context

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And that prophet or that dreamer of dreams is to be put to death; for his words were said with the purpose of turning you away from the Lord your God, who took you out of the land of Egypt and made you free from the prison-house; and of forcing you out of the way in which the Lord your God has given you orders to go. So you are to put away the evil from among you.

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If your brother, the son of your mother, or your son or your daughter or the wife of your heart, or the friend who is as dear to you as your life, working on you secretly says to you, Let us go and give worship to other gods, strange to you and to your fathers;

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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.

Deuteronomy 13:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 13:8 say?
Deuteronomy 13:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Do not be guided by him or give attention to him; have no pity on him or mercy, and give him no cover;”
Where is Deuteronomy 13:8 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 13:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 13, verse 8.
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 13:8.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 13:8 in?
Deuteronomy 13:8 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 13:8?
Deuteronomy 13:8 reads (BBE): “Do not be guided by him or give attention to him; have no pity on him or mercy, and give him no cover;” 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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