Translations
Modern
If, regarding one of the cities the LORD your God is giving you to inhabit, you hear it said
Traditional
If thou shalt hear say in one of thy cities, which the Lord thy God hath given thee to dwell there, saying,
Literal
If you hear someone in one of your cities that YHWH your God gives you to dwell there, one saying,
Latin
Si audieris in una urbium tuarum, quas Dominus Deus tuus dabit tibi ad habitandum, dicentes aliquos:
Original
Hebrew
English
If, regarding one of the cities the LORD your God is giving you to inhabit, you hear it said
Notes
Prophets who tried to lead Israel away from the one true God committed treason, which was punishable by death. No other religion demanded exclusive worship of their national gods. As a result, such severe penalties for worshiping other gods were unknown in the ancient Near East.
Theme notes and profiles
Ancient Law Codes Apostasy Complete Dedication Complete Destruction
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Courts and Trials Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Prophet, Prophetess