As for the prophet who prophesies peace, when the word of that prophet comes true, then it will be known that the Lord has truly sent the prophet.”
Deuteronomy 18:21 - New Revised Standard Version You may say to yourself, “How can we recognize a word that the Lord has not spoken?” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the LORD hath not spoken? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And if you say in your [minds and] hearts, How shall we know which words the Lord has not spoken? American Standard Version (1901) And if thou say in thy heart, How shall we know the word which Jehovah hath not spoken? Common English Bible Now, you might be wondering, How will we know which word God hasn’t spoken? Catholic Public Domain Version But if, in silent thought, you respond: "How will I be able to recognize a word which the Lord has not spoken?" Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And if in silent thought thou answer: How shall I know the word that the Lord hath not spoken? |
As for the prophet who prophesies peace, when the word of that prophet comes true, then it will be known that the Lord has truly sent the prophet.”
Be silent, all people, before the Lord; for he has roused himself from his holy dwelling.
But any prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, or who presumes to speak in my name a word that I have not commanded the prophet to speak—that prophet shall die.”
If a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord but the thing does not take place or prove true, it is a word that the Lord has not spoken. The prophet has spoken it presumptuously; do not be frightened by it.
“I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance. I know that you cannot tolerate evildoers; you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them to be false.
And all Israel from Dan to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was a trustworthy prophet of the Lord.