And the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them;
And if the miraculous sign or wonder that this person predicted actually happens, and then they say to you, 'Come, let's follow other gods that you don't know and worship them,'
This verse is warning that even when someone performs real miracles, if they try to lead you away from God to worship other gods, don't follow them.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of ancient Israel, Moses was delivering laws to the people as they prepared to enter the Promised Land of Canaan, a region surrounded by nations that worshiped multiple gods and idols. This verse warns against false prophets who might perform miraculous signs but use them to entice the Israelites to abandon their exclusive covenant with Yahweh and follow other deities. Such instructions were crucial for maintaining Israel's national and spiritual identity in a polytheistic ancient Near East.
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