Deuteronomy 13:8

Translations

Modern

…you must not yield to him or listen to him. Show him no pity, and do not spare him or shield him.

Traditional

Thou shalt not consent unto him, nor hearken unto him; neither shall thine eye pity him, neither shalt thou spare, neither shalt thou conceal him:

Literal

…you shall not consent to him nor listen to him. Nor shall your eye pity him, nor shall you spare him, nor conceal him,

Latin

…non acquiescas ei, nec audias, neque parcat ei oculus tuus ut miserearis et occultes eum,

Original

Hebrew

English

…you must not yield to him or listen to him. Show him no pity, and do not spare him or shield him.

Notes

Deuteronomy 13:1–18

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.

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Ancient Law Codes Apostasy

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Deuteronomy 19:13
You must show him no pity. You are to purge from Israel the guilt of shedding innocent blood, that it may go well with you.
Proverbs 1:10
My son, if sinners entice you, do not yield to them.
Deuteronomy 7:16
You must destroy all the peoples the LORD your God will deliver to you. Do not look on them with pity. Do not worship their gods, for that will be a snare to you.
Ezekiel 9:5–6
And as I listened, He said to the others, “Follow him through the city and start killing; do not show pity or spare anyone!
1 John 5:21
Little children, keep yourselves from idols.
Ezekiel 5:11
Therefore as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, because you have defiled My sanctuary with all your detestable idols and abominations, I Myself will withdraw My favor; I will not look upon you with pity, nor will I spare you.
Exodus 20:3
You shall have no other gods before Me.
Galatians 1:8–9
But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse!

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Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Forbidden Fellowship with the Wicked Forbidden Friendship: General Scriptures Concerning Marriage: Obligations Under, Inferior to Duty to God Pity: Not to be Shown to offenders Punishment: Death Penalty for Prophesying Falsely, or Propagating False Doctrines Punishments were Inflicted without Partiality

Deuteronomy 13:8

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