Deuteronomy 18:19It shall happen, that whoever will not listen to my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him.
The setting
Plains of Moab, Jordan Valley, ~1406 BC. Moses addresses 2 million Israelites in his final speech before death. Modern-day Jordan, east of Jericho.
The emotion here: gravely warning people he loves before his death
The original word
darash (דָּרַשׁ) — to seek, demand, require with judicial authority
Why it matters
This prophecy pointed to Jesus - the only prophet like Moses who spoke God's exact words
Read with care
What most readers miss in Deuteronomy 18:19
This isn't about any prophet - it's Moses predicting THE Prophet (Messiah) who would come
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about any preacher or teacher. Moses was specifically prophesying about the Messiah - which is why Peter quoted this about Jesus in Acts 3.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Deuteronomy 18:19
Bible Genome reading
Deuteronomy 18:19 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Deuteronomy 18:19 comes from the book of Deuteronomy, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine judgment, accountability. Notable phrases: whoever will not listen; I will require it of him. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
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