Deuteronomy 4:7

An Exhortation to Obedience · Deuteronomy 4:1–14
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Translations

Modern
For what nation is great enough to have a god as near to them as the LORD our God is to us whenever we call on Him?
Traditional
For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the Lord our God is in all things that we call upon him for?
Literal
For what is the great nation that has a god near to it as YHWH our God is to us in all that we call upon Him?
Latin
Nec est alia natio tam grandis, quæ habeat deos appropinquantes sibi, sicut Deus noster adest cunctis obsecrationibus nostris.

Original

Hebrew
English
For what nation is great enough to have a god as near to them as the LORD our God is to us whenever we call on Him?

Notes

Moses gave a long speech to the Israelites because of their recent failures and what he thought would happen in Canaan.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes Wisdom

Parallels

Deuteronomy 11:1–7

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Congregation Deuteronomy, Book of Firstborn Joshua, Book of

Topics

Access to God in Prayer Access to God: A Privilege of Saints Afflictions and Adversities: Dispensation of God Church of Israel: Established by God God: Access To God: Grace of Obedience: Enjoined Prayer: Answer To, Promise