(2 19 in Heb.). Three Laws against the Worship of Other Gods The first is against the prophet, who, while able to give a sign or wonder, shall say, let us go after other gods; he is only God's test to prove Israel; hearken not to him but walk after Jehovah; as for the prophet, put him to death (Deu... [ Continue Reading ]
1 5 (2 6 in Heb.). Against the Prophet of Other Gods 1. _If there arise in the midst of thee_ So Deuteronomy 19:15-16 also Sg. Cp. the synonymous _if there be found in the midst of thee_Deuteronomy 17:2; Deuteronomy 18:10; Deuteronomy 21:1; Deuteronomy 22:22; Deuteronomy 24:7. Steuern takes this as... [ Continue Reading ]
(7 12 in Heb.). Against Israelites, who entice to Strange Gods A subtler source of seduction to idolatry may be found in one's own kith and kin: one of the many proofs of D's sympathy with, and understanding of, the influences of family life. Deuteronomy 13:6. _If thy brother, the son of thy mothe... [ Continue Reading ]
(13 19 in Heb.). Against a City seduced to Other Gods Deuteronomy 13:12. IN _one of thy cities_ So Hebrew. R. V. _concerning_is hardly possible (though cp. Psalms 92:12). As the words define not the place where the report has been heard, but the subject of the report, the guilty city itself; theref... [ Continue Reading ]