And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him.
And it will happen that whoever refuses to listen to my words that he speaks in my name, I will hold them accountable for it.
God is saying that anyone who ignores the words spoken by His chosen prophet will have to answer to God for their disobedience.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering God's laws to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. He warns them against seeking guidance from pagan practices like divination and assures them that God will raise up a prophet from among their own people, similar to himself, to speak directly for God. This verse emphasizes the accountability required for ignoring the words of such a prophet, spoken in God's name, as part of establishing a proper way for Israel to receive divine revelation.
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