Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I myself will call to account anyone who does not listen to my words that the prophet speaks in my name. New Living Translation I will personally deal with anyone who will not listen to the messages the prophet proclaims on my behalf. English Standard Version And whoever will not listen to my words that he shall speak in my name, I myself will require it of him. Berean Standard Bible And I will hold accountable anyone who does not listen to My words that the prophet speaks in My name. King James Bible 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. New King James Version And it shall be that whoever will not hear My words, which He speaks in My name, I will require it of him. New American Standard Bible And it shall come about that whoever does not listen to My words which he speaks in My name, I Myself will require it of him. NASB 1995 It shall come about that whoever will not listen to My words which he shall speak in My name, I Myself will require it of him. NASB 1977 ‘And it shall come about that whoever will not listen to My words which he shall speak in My name, I Myself will require it of him. Legacy Standard Bible And it will be that whoever will not listen to My words which he shall speak in My name, I Myself will require it of him. Amplified Bible It shall come about that whoever will not listen to My words which he shall speak in My name, I Myself will require it of him [and there will be consequences]. Christian Standard Bible I will hold accountable whoever does not listen to my words that he speaks in my name. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will hold accountable whoever does not listen to My words that he speaks in My name. American Standard 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. Contemporary English Version Since the message comes from me, anyone who doesn't obey the message will have to answer to me. English Revised 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever refuses to listen to the words that prophet speaks in my name will answer to me. Good News Translation He will speak in my name, and I will punish anyone who refuses to obey him. International Standard Version But if someone will not listen to those words that the prophet speaks in my name, I will hold him accountable. Majority Standard Bible And I will hold accountable anyone who does not listen to My words that the prophet speaks in My name. NET Bible I will personally hold responsible anyone who then pays no attention to the words that prophet speaks in my name. New Heart English Bible It shall happen, that whoever will not listen to my words which he shall speak in my name, I will call him to account. Webster's Bible Translation And it shall come to pass, that whoever will not hearken to my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him. World English Bible It shall happen, that whoever will not listen to my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand it has been [that] the man who does not listen to My words which He speaks in My Name, I require [it] of him. Young's Literal Translation and it hath been -- the man who doth not hearken unto My words which he doth speak in My name, I require it of him. Smith's Literal Translation And it was the man who shall not hear to my word which he shall speak in my name, I will require from him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he that will not hear his words, which he shall speak in my name, I will be the revenger. Catholic Public Domain Version But against anyone who is not willing to listen to his words, which he will speak in my name, I will stand forth as the avenger. New American Bible Anyone who will not listen to my words which the prophet speaks in my name, I myself will hold accountable for it. New Revised Standard Version Anyone who does not heed the words that the prophet shall speak in my name, I myself will hold accountable. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhosoever will not hearken to my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And a man who will not hear my words that he will speak in my name, I shall require it from him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation And whatever man shall not hearken to whatsoever words that prophet shall speak in my name, I will take vengeance on him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A New Prophet…18I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. 19 And I will hold accountable anyone who does not listen to My words that the prophet speaks in My name. 20But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.”… Cross References Acts 3:22-23 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. / Everyone who does not listen to Him will be completely cut off from among his people.’ 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? John 12:48 There is a judge for the one who rejects Me and does not receive My words: The word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day. Acts 7:37 This is the same Moses who told the Israelites, ‘God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers.’ Matthew 17:5 While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!” John 5:24 Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life. John 8:47 Whoever belongs to God hears the words of God. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.” Luke 10:16 Whoever listens to you listens to Me; whoever rejects you rejects Me; and whoever rejects Me rejects the One who sent Me.” John 3:36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.” John 14:24 Whoever does not love Me does not keep My words. The word that you hear is not My own, but it is from the Father who sent Me. 1 John 5:10 Whoever believes in the Son of God has this testimony within him; whoever does not believe God has made Him out to be a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given about His Son. Jeremiah 29:19 I will do this because they have not listened to My words, declares the LORD, which I sent to them again and again through My servants the prophets. And neither have you exiles listened, declares the LORD.” Isaiah 1:20 But if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. Jeremiah 25:4-7 And the LORD has sent all His servants the prophets to you again and again, but you have not listened or inclined your ear to hear. / The prophets told you, ‘Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways and deeds, and you can dwell in the land that the LORD has given to you and your fathers forever and ever. / Do not follow other gods to serve and worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.’ ... Ezekiel 3:17-19 “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me. / If I say to the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ but you do not warn him or speak out to warn him from his wicked way to save his life, that wicked man will die in his iniquity, and I will hold you responsible for his blood. / But if you warn a wicked man and he does not turn from his wickedness and his wicked way, he will die in his iniquity, but you will have saved yourself. Treasury of Scripture And it shall come to pass, that whoever will not listen to my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him. Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Acts 3:22,23 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you… Hebrews 2:3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; Jump to Previous Account Ear Hearken Hearkeneth Heed Prophet Require Responsible Speak Speaks WordsJump to Next Account Ear Hearken Hearkeneth Heed Prophet Require Responsible Speak Speaks WordsDeuteronomy 18 1. The LORD is the priests and Levites' inheritance3. The priests' due 6. The Levites' portion 9. The abominations of the nations are to be avoided 15. Christ the Prophet is to be heard 20. The presumptuous prophet is to die And I will hold accountable This phrase emphasizes God's authority and justice. In the context of Deuteronomy, God is establishing His covenant with Israel and setting forth laws and guidelines for the nation. Accountability here implies a divine judgment, where God Himself will ensure that His commands are followed. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty and the moral responsibility of His people. anyone who does not listen to My words that the prophet speaks in My name Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, who is delivering God's laws and instructions to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land. 2. Prophet A spokesperson for God, who delivers His words to the people. In this context, it refers to any prophet God raises up, but it also foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ as the ultimate prophet. 3. God (Yahweh) The one true God who speaks through His prophets and holds people accountable for their response to His words. 4. Israelites The chosen people of God, who are receiving these instructions as part of the covenant relationship with Yahweh. 5. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are about to enter, where they are to live according to God's laws. Teaching Points The Authority of God's WordGod's words, spoken through His prophets, carry divine authority. We are called to listen and respond with obedience. The Role of Prophets Prophets serve as God's mouthpieces. Their messages are not their own but are delivered in God's name, requiring our attention and respect. Accountability to God's Revelation God holds us accountable for how we respond to His revelation. Ignoring or rejecting His words has serious consequences. Jesus as the Ultimate Prophet Jesus fulfills the role of the ultimate prophet. As Christians, we must heed His teachings and recognize His authority in our lives. Living in Obedience Our response to God's word should be one of obedience and faithfulness, reflecting our commitment to His covenant.Verses 19-22. - To the Prophet who should thus speak to the people all that God should command him, they were to pay the utmost deference, and to his words they were to render implicit obedience. Verse 19. - I will require it of him; I will judge him and punish his disobedience (cf. Genesis 42:22; 2 Samuel 4:11; Psalm 10:13, etc.). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And Iאָנֹכִ֖י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I will hold accountable אֶדְרֹ֥שׁ (’eḏ·rōš) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship anyone הָאִישׁ֙ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person who אֲשֶׁ֤ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that does not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no listen יִשְׁמַע֙ (yiš·ma‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to My words דְּבָרַ֔י (də·ḇā·ray) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause that אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that [that prophet] speaks יְדַבֵּ֖ר (yə·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue in My name. בִּשְׁמִ֑י (biš·mî) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 8034: A name Links Deuteronomy 18:19 NIVDeuteronomy 18:19 NLT Deuteronomy 18:19 ESV Deuteronomy 18:19 NASB Deuteronomy 18:19 KJV Deuteronomy 18:19 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 18:19 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 18:19 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 18:19 French Bible Deuteronomy 18:19 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 18:19 It shall happen that whoever will not (Deut. 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