Deuteronomy 18:21

And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the LORD hath not spoken?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 18:21

BSB

You may ask in your heart, "How can we recognize a message that the LORD has not spoken?"

AKJV

And if you say in your heart, How shall we know the word which the LORD has not spoken?

CPDV

But if, in silent thought, you respond: "How will I be able to recognize a word which the Lord has not spoken?"

ERV

And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the LORD hath not spoken?

NHEB

If you say in your heart, "How shall we know the word which the LORD has not spoken?"

SMT

And when thou shalt say in thy heart, How shall we know the word which Jehovah spake not?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 18:21

AndifthousayH559VerbinthineheartH3824Noun MasculineHowshallweknowH3045VerbthewordH1697Noun MasculinewhichtheLORDH3068Proper NamehathnotspokenH1696Verb

Commentary for Deuteronomy 18:21

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

Overview of Deuteronomy 18:21

Summary

How can people distinguish genuine from false prophecy

Event

Question about prophetic verification

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC