What does Deuteronomy 18:12 mean?

Deuteronomy 18:12 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Deuteronomy 18:12 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Deuteronomy 18:12 Meaning

For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee.

Context Explained

10There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,

11Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.

12For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee.

13Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God.

14For these nations, which thou shalt possess, hearkened unto observers of times, and unto diviners: but as for thee, the LORD thy God hath not suffered thee so to do.

Key Themes

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Source: Deuteronomy 18:12