Deuteronomy 18:19
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 Version
and 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 Bible
And 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 Bible
Whosoever 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 1917
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.

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;

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Deuteronomy 18
1. The LORD is the priests and Levites' inheritance
3. 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 underscores the divine responsibility and justice of God. The Hebrew root here is "דרוש" (darash), which conveys the idea of seeking or requiring something. In this context, it implies that God will actively seek out and demand an account from those who disregard His words. This reflects the biblical principle that God is not passive but is deeply involved in the moral and spiritual accountability of His people. It serves as a reminder of the seriousness with which God views His commands and the expectation of obedience.

anyone who does not listen
The phrase emphasizes the universal scope of God's expectation. The Hebrew word for "listen" is "שמע" (shama), which means more than just hearing; it implies obedience and action. In the ancient Near Eastern context, to "listen" was to heed and follow through with what was heard. This highlights the importance of not just being hearers of the word but doers, as echoed in James 1:22. It is a call to active faith and responsiveness to God's revelation.

to My words
This phrase signifies the divine origin and authority of the message. The Hebrew term "דבר" (dabar) is used, which can mean word, matter, or thing. It indicates that the words spoken by the prophet are not merely human opinions but carry the weight and authority of God Himself. This is a crucial point in understanding the prophetic office in Israel, where the prophet serves as God's mouthpiece, delivering His will and guidance to the people.

that the prophet speaks
Here, the role of the prophet is highlighted. The Hebrew word for prophet is "נביא" (navi), which means one who is called or appointed. Prophets in Israel were chosen by God to convey His messages, often calling the people back to covenant faithfulness. This phrase underscores the importance of the prophetic office and the need for the people to discern and respect true prophetic voices, as opposed to false prophets who spoke from their own imaginations.

in My name
This phrase indicates the authority and legitimacy of the prophet's message. To speak "in My name" means to speak with the authority and backing of God. In the ancient world, a name represented one's character and authority. Thus, when a prophet speaks in God's name, it is as if God Himself is speaking. This underscores the seriousness of the message and the obligation of the people to respond appropriately. It also serves as a warning against false prophets who might claim to speak for God without His authorization.

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 I
אָנֹכִ֖י (’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


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