Deuteronomy 13:3

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you shall not listen to the words of that prophet, or to that dreamer of dreams: for Yahweh your God proves you, to know whether you love Yahweh your God with all your heart and with all your soul.

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Egypt, Israel’s former place of slavery, lay southwest of Canaan along the Nile River. Its mention underscores that the Lord who redeemed Israel from Egypt alone deserves their covenant loyalty, so even impressive signs must not lead them toward other gods.

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Deuteronomy 13:3 mentions Egypt.

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