Deuteronomy 13:5That prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death, because he has spoken rebellion against Yahweh your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, to draw you aside out of the way which Yahweh your God commanded you to walk in. So you shall put away the evil from the midst of you.
The setting
Plains of Moab, eastern Jordan, ~1406 BC. Moses addresses 2 million Israelites before crossing Jordan...
The emotion here: fierce protective love, knowing his people's vulnerability
The original word
yuwmat (יוּמָת) — shall surely die, emphatic divine judgment form
Why it matters
This death penalty for false prophets was unique among ancient Near Eastern law codes
Read with care
What most readers miss in Deuteronomy 13:5
The phrase 'dreamer of dreams' was likely mocking - false prophets claimed divine dreams
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just about obvious cult leaders, but it includes anyone who uses spiritual authority to lead you away from God's clear commands - even family members or trusted friends.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Deuteronomy 13:5
Bible Genome reading
Deuteronomy 13:5 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Deuteronomy 13:5 comes from the book of Deuteronomy, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to Moses. The dominant emotion in this verse is angry, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include justice, rebellion. Notable phrases: shall be put to death. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same angry
“Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, 'I am strong.'”
— Joel 3:10
“You blind guides, who strain out a gnat, and swallow a camel!”
— Matthew 23:24
“Listen to this word, you cows of Bashan, who are on the mountain of Samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, who tell their husba…”
— Amos 4:1
“I hate, I despise your feasts, and I can't stand your solemn assemblies.”
— Amos 5:21
“Your eyes shall not pity; life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.”
— Deuteronomy 19:21
Your reflection
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