Deuteronomy 18:18 nasb — 'I will raise up a prophet from among their countrymen like you, and I will put My words in his mouth, and he shall spe…

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"'I will raise up a prophet from among their countrymen like you, and I will put My words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him."

— Deuteronomy 18:18, NASB

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Deuteronomy 18 — Context

15

"The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your countrymen, you shall listen to him.

16

"This is according to all that you asked of the LORD your God in Horeb on the day of the assembly, saying, 'Let me not hear again the voice of the LORD my God, let me not see this great fire anymore, or I will die.'

17

"The LORD said to me, 'They have spoken well.

18

'I will raise up a prophet from among their countrymen like you, and I will put My words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him.

19

'It shall come about that whoever will not listen to My words which he shall speak in My name, I Myself will require it of him.

20

'But the prophet who speaks a word presumptuously in My name which I have not commanded him to speak, or which he speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die.'

21

"You may say in your heart, 'How will we know the word which the LORD has not spoken?'

Deuteronomy 18:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 18:18 say?
Deuteronomy 18:18 in the NASB reads: “'I will raise up a prophet from among their countrymen like you, and I will put My words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him.”
Where is Deuteronomy 18:18 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 18:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 18, verse 18.
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 18:18.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 18:18 in?
Deuteronomy 18:18 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 18:18?
Deuteronomy 18:18 reads (NASB): “'I will raise up a prophet from among their countrymen like you, and I will put My words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command 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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