Bible Strands
Deuteronomy 18:19
And I will hold accountable anyone who does not listen to My words that the prophet speaks in My name.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Yahweh speaks to the Israelites gathered on the plains of Moab, establishing the covenant protocol for future prophetic mediation.
The words — יִשְׁמַע (yish.ma) translates literally as “he will listen,” and דְּבָרַי (de.vara.y) means “my words.”
The thread — The obligation to heed a divinely raised prophet appears in Acts 3:22 and Hebrews 12:25, while Hebrews 2:3 underscores the peril of neglecting the message delivered by the Lord.
Why it lands — The text commands active obedience to the prophet’s utterance, treating refusal to listen as a direct violation of divine authority.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him.
Cross-references
- Acts 3:22 For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to Him in everything He tells you.
- Hebrews 2:3 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,
- Hebrews 12:25 See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if the people did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject Him who warns us from heaven?
- Hebrews 10:26 If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains,
- Hebrews 3:7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice,
- Mark 16:16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.