Deuteronomy 13:4

Idolaters to Be Put to Death · Deuteronomy 13:1–11
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Translations

Modern
You are to follow the LORD your God and fear Him. Keep His commandments and listen to His voice; serve Him and hold fast to Him.
Traditional
Ye shall walk after the Lord your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.
Literal
After YHWH your God you shall walk, and Him you shall fear, and His commandments you shall keep, and His voice you shall obey, and Him you shall serve, and to Him you shall hold fast.
Latin
Dominum Deum vestrum sequimini, et ipsum timete, et mandata illius custodite, et audite vocem ejus: ipsi servietis, et ipsi adhærebitis.

Original

Hebrew
English
You are to follow the LORD your God and fear Him. Keep His commandments and listen to His voice; serve Him and hold fast to Him.

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.

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Courts and Trials Covenant Criminal Law and Punishment Deuteronomy, Book of Dreams Kings, Books of First and Second Miracle Prophet, Prophetess Sign Spirit of God

Topics

Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Dream: False Prophets Pretended to Receive Revelations Through Fear of God: A Motive of Obedience Fear of God: Reverence Godly Fear: Commanded Obedience to God: Commanded Obedience: Enjoined Punishment: Death Penalty for Prophesying Falsely, or Propagating False Doctrines Serving God