And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the LORD hath not spoken?
And if you ask yourself, 'How can we tell when someone is not speaking God's word?'
This verse acknowledges the natural human question of how to distinguish between genuine messages from God and false ones.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering his final speeches to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, providing them with laws and instructions for living as God's chosen people. This verse specifically addresses the challenge of discerning true prophecy from false claims, in a context where surrounding nations practiced various forms of divination and idolatry. At that time, God was establishing clear guidelines to protect His people from deception and ensure they followed His authentic word.
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