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Deuteronomy 18 Prophecy Test

The test for prophecy as outlined in Deuteronomy 18, including speaking in the name of the LORD and prophetic words coming to pass, and its interpretation across different religious communities.

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Jan 20, 2026

How do biblical tests for prophecy (Deuteronomy 18) get applied by different Christian traditions to contemporary claimants?

Deuteronomy 18 sets two practical tests for prophecy—speaking in the name of the LORD and prophetic words coming to pass—and those criteria have been read, stretched, and contested across Jewish, Chri...