- Does Deuteronomy 13:1 state that there is to be no interpretation/modification of the commandments—i.e. literal application, and is this to be so forever?
- Will a “sign or event” predicted by a “prophet” serve to modify the worship pattern?
- If no, why did the “proof” actually eventuate (Deuteronomy 13:4)?
- What is to be done to that prophet (Deuteronomy 13:6)?
- Then, can anything/anyone be convincing if it calls for “deserting” God/the mitzvot?
- What is to be done to relatives, friends—anyone who seeks to “lead the Israelite” away from God/mitzvot (Deuteronomy 13:7-12)?
- Is there any exception provided for whoever seeks to seduce “from God?”
- What is to become of an entire community which transgresses the essential mitzvah of not worshipping any but God (Deuteronomy 13:13-18)?
- Is any occupant of the city exempted?
- According to Deuteronomy 13:15—what must be done before the community can be ruled a “rebellious city?”
- Why would this legislation be promulgated to a group yet to (even) enter the land?
