Deuteronomy 18:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And if you ask yourself, 'How can we tell when someone is not speaking God's word?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse acknowledges the natural human question of how to distinguish between genuine messages from God and false ones.

📚 Historical Context

Moses was addressing the Israelites about how to identify true prophets versus false ones. This was crucial as they were about to enter the Promised Land where they would encounter various religious practices and claims of divine revelation. The ability to discern authentic prophetic messages was essential for maintaining their covenant relationship with God.

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