The prophet who prophesies shalom—when the word of the prophet has come to pass, then will the prophet be known as one that Adonai has truly sent.”
Deuteronomy 18:21 - Tree of Life Version “Now should you say in your heart, ‘How would we recognize the word that Adonai 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? |
The prophet who prophesies shalom—when the word of the prophet has come to pass, then will the prophet be known as one that Adonai has truly sent.”
‘For behold, I will shake My hand against them and they will be plunder to their servants.’ Then you will know that Adonai-Tzva’ot has sent me.
But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in My Name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods—that prophet will die.’
When a prophet speaks in Adonai’s Name and the word does not happen or come true, that is a word that Adonai has not spoken. The prophet has spoken it presumptuously—do not be afraid of him.
I know all about your deeds and your toil and your patient endurance, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. You have tested those who call themselves emissaries and are not, and have found them to be liars.
Then all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was entrusted as a prophet of Adonai.