Deuteronomy 13:8 net — You must not give in to him or even listen to him; do not feel sympathy for him or spare him or cover up for him.

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"You must not give in to him or even listen to him; do not feel sympathy for him or spare him or cover up for him."

— Deuteronomy 13:8, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 13 — Context

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As for that prophet or dreamer, he must be executed because he encouraged rebellion against the LORD your God who brought you from the land of Egypt, redeeming you from that place of slavery, and because he has tried to entice you from the way the LORD your God has commanded you to go. In this way you must purge out evil from within.

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False Prophets in the Family Suppose your own full brother, your son, your daughter, your beloved wife, or your closest friend should seduce you secretly and encourage you to go and serve other gods that neither you nor your ancestors have previously known,

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the gods of the surrounding people(whether near you or far from you, from one end of the earth to the other).

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You must not give in to him or even listen to him; do not feel sympathy for him or spare him or cover up for him.

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Instead, you must kill him without fail! Your own hand must be the first to strike him, and then the hands of the whole community.

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You must stone him to death because he tried to entice you away from the LORD your God, who delivered you from the land of Egypt, that place of slavery.

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Thus all Israel will hear and be afraid; no longer will they continue to do evil like this among you.

Deuteronomy 13:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 13:8 say?
Deuteronomy 13:8 in the NET Bible reads: “You must not give in to him or even listen to him; do not feel sympathy for him or spare him or cover up for him.”
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 (NET): “You must not give in to him or even listen to him; do not feel sympathy for him or spare him or cover up for him.” 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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