King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Thou shalt not consent unto him, nor hearken unto him; neither shall thine eye pity him, neither shalt thou spare, neither shalt thou conceal him:
Complete Jewish Bible:
you are not to consent, and you are not to listen to him; and you must not pity him or spare him; and you may not conceal him.
Berean Standard Bible:
you must not yield to him or listen to him. Show him no pity, and do not spare him or shield him.
American Standard Version:
thou shalt not consent unto him, nor hearken unto him; neither shall thine eye pity him, neither shalt thou spare, neither shalt thou conceal him:
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Thou shalt not consent{H14} unto him, nor hearken{H8085} unto him; neither shall thine eye{H5869} pity{H2347} him, neither shalt thou spare{H2550}, neither shalt thou conceal{H3680} him:
Cross-References (KJV):
Proverbs 1:10
- ¶ My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
Deuteronomy 19:13
- Thine eye shall not pity him, but thou shalt put away [the guilt of] innocent blood from Israel, that it may go well with thee.
Deuteronomy 7:16
- And thou shalt consume all the people which the LORD thy God shall deliver thee; thine eye shall have no pity upon them: neither shalt thou serve their gods; for that [will be] a snare unto thee.
Ezekiel 9:5
- ¶ And to the others he said in mine hearing, Go ye after him through the city, and smite: let not your eye spare, neither have ye pity:
Ezekiel 9:6
- Slay utterly old [and] young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man upon whom [is] the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the ancient men which [were] before the house.
Galatians 1:8
- But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
Galatians 1:9
- As we said before, so say I now again, If any [man] preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
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Commentary for Deuteronomy 13:8
Deuteronomy 13:8 is part of a larger passage in the book of Deuteronomy (verses 6-11) that deals with the gravity of apostasy and the severe response required by the Israelite community should a family member or close associate attempt to lead others away from the worship of Yahweh, the God of Israel, to worship other gods. The historical context of this verse is rooted in the period when the Israelites were poised to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt and their wandering in the wilderness. Moses is giving his final speeches to the people, providing them with laws and instructions to live by once they settle in Canaan.
The verse specifically addresses the reaction that should be taken if someone secretly entices another to follow after foreign gods. The themes of the verse include the prohibition against showing mercy or leniency towards those who would lead others into idolatry, the importance of maintaining strict adherence to the worship of Yahweh, and the communal responsibility to uphold religious purity and loyalty. The harsh directives—not to pity, spare, or conceal the enticer—reflect the seriousness with which idolatry was viewed, as it was considered a direct affront to the covenant relationship between God and Israel.
In the ancient Near Eastern context, where syncretism and the influence of foreign deities were persistent threats to Israel's religious identity, such stringent measures were intended to preserve the distinctiveness of Israel's faith and to prevent the erosion of their commitment to Yahweh. The verse underscores the necessity of decisive action against apostasy to ensure the integrity and survival of the Israelite faith and people.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H14
There are 1894 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָבָה
Transliteration: ʼâbâh
Pronunciation: aw-baw'
Description: a primitive root; to breathe after, i.e. (figuratively) to be acquiescent; consent, rest content will, be willing. - Strong's Number: H8085
There are 1072 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁמַע
Transliteration: shâmaʻ
Pronunciation: shaw-mah'
Description: a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.); [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. - Strong's Number: H5869
There are 830 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַיִן
Transliteration: ʻayin
Pronunciation: ah'-yin
Description: probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape); affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). - Strong's Number: H2347
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חוּס
Transliteration: chûwç
Pronunciation: khoos
Description: a primitive root; properly, to cover, i.e. (figuratively) to compassionate; pity, regard, spare. - Strong's Number: H2550
There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָמַל
Transliteration: châmal
Pronunciation: khaw-mal'
Description: a primitive root; to commiserate; by implication, to spare; have compassion, (have) pity, spare. - Strong's Number: H3680
There are 149 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּסָה
Transliteration: kâçâh
Pronunciation: kaw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy); clad self, close, clothe, conceal, cover (self), (flee to) hide, overwhelm. Compare כָּשָׂה.