Deuteronomy 13:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If a prophet or someone who claims to have dreams from God appears among you and shows you a miraculous sign or wonder,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse warns that just because someone performs miracles or claims to speak for God doesn't automatically mean they're from God.

📚 Historical Context

Moses was preparing the Israelites for life in the Promised Land, where they would encounter false prophets and foreign religious practices. In ancient times, people often validated spiritual authority through signs and wonders, so Moses needed to teach them how to discern true messengers from false ones.

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