Deuteronomy 13:12

If thou shalt hear say in one of thy cities, which the LORD thy God hath given thee to dwell there, saying,

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 13:12

BSB

If, regarding one of the cities the LORD your God is giving you to inhabit, you hear it said

AKJV

If you shall hear say in one of your cities, which the LORD your God has given you to dwell there, saying,

CPDV

If, in one of your cities which the Lord your God will give to you as a habitation, you hear someone say:

ERV

If thou shalt hear tell concerning one of thy cities, which the LORD thy God giveth thee to dwell there, saying,

NHEB

If you shall hear tell concerning one of your cities, which the LORD your God gives you to dwell there, saying,

SMT

When thou shalt hear in one of thy cities which Jehovah thy God gave to thee to dwell there, saying,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 13:12

IfthoushalthearH8085sayinoneH259AdjectiveofthycitiesH5892Noun MasculinewhichtheLORDH3068Proper NamethyGodH430Noun MasculinehathgivenH5414VerbtheetodwellH3427VerbtheresayingH559Verb

Commentary for Deuteronomy 13:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 13:12

Summary

Instructions for investigating religious corruption rumors

Place

Israelite cities

Event

Begin investigation of idolatry claim

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC