In a novel exposition of this pasuk, the Sforno interprets the admonition in the following manner: We should not pay attention to the words of the false prophet, lest we give credence to even a small part of his statement. The Torah’s concern is not that we will believe in the whole dream. It is that small portion of his words, however insignificant, which raises concern. All of the false prophet’s words are invalid, and everything that he says is but a figment of his imagination. Sefer Ha’Chinuch concurs with the Sforno when he states that we are not permitted…
