Deuteronomy 18:20
But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die.
Context
This verse from Deuteronomy Chapter 18 connects to 10 cross-references. The Levitical priests have no land inheritance but receive portions of the sacrifices and firstfruits; Levites who move to the central sanctuary serve alongside the others. Forbidden practices include child sacrifice, divination, sorcery, and consulting mediums; God will raise up …
Other Translations
But the prophet, that shall speak a word presumptuously in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die.
`Only, the prophet who presumeth to speak a word in My name--that which I have not commanded him to speak--and who speaketh in the name of other gods--even that prophet hath died.
But the prophet who takes it on himself to say words in my name which I have not given him orders to say, or who says anything in the name of other gods, will come to his death.
Cross References
So Hananiah the prophet died the same year in the seventh month.
Then said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, Hananiah; The Lord hath not sent thee; but thou …
For I have not sent them, saith the Lord, yet they prophesy a lie in my name; that I might …
Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the Lord, that use their tongues, and say, He saith.
Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts concerning the prophets; Behold, I will feed them with wormwood, and make them …
And I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria; they prophesied in Baal, and caused my people Israel to …
Therefore thus saith the Lord concerning the prophets that prophesy in my name, and I sent them not, yet they …
Then the Lord said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I …
The priests said not, Where is the Lord? and they that handle the law knew me not: the pastors also …
And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived …