Thou shalt not consent unto him, nor hearken unto him; neither shall thine eye pity him, neither shalt thou spare, neither shalt thou conceal him:
You must not agree with him or listen to him. Don't feel sorry for him, don't show him mercy, and don't hide or protect him.
God is commanding the Israelites to completely reject and expose anyone who tries to lead them away from worshiping Him alone, even if it's someone they love.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Moses' instructions to the Israelites about how to handle false prophets or family members who secretly try to lead them to worship other gods. In the ancient Near East, religious loyalty was tied directly to national survival, and idolatry was seen as treason that could bring God's judgment on the entire community. These harsh commands were given as Israel prepared to enter the Promised Land, where they would be surrounded by nations worshiping other gods.
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