In Deuteronomy 13:1, Moses gave two criteria by which to
validate prophecy. The first was its accuracy; the standard was 100 percent.
However, as we will see, some prophecies were contingent on the audience’s response,
which meant that the people had an opportunity to repent and prevent the
judgment.
The second standard was the focus of the prophecy. If it did
not encourage the people in their worship of YHWH, it was to be viewed as false
prophecy. In either case, the punishment was execution of the false prophet.
Ref; A HISTORICAL SURVEY OF THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS
MICHAEL A. HARBIN

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