New King James Version
Deuteronomy 4:7
7“For what great nation is there that has God so near to it, as the Lord our God is to us, for whatever reason we may call upon Him?
Deuteronomy 4:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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?
- New International Version (NIV)What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him?
- English Standard Version (ESV)For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is to us, whenever we call upon him?
- New Living Translation (NLT)For what great nation has a god as near to them as the Lord our God is near to us whenever we call on him?
Context of Deuteronomy 4:7
5“Surely I have taught you statutes and judgments, just as the Lord my God commanded me, that you should act according to them in the land which you go to possess. 6Therefore be careful to observe them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples who will hear all these statutes, and say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’ “For what great nation is there that has God so near to it, as the Lord our God is to us, for whatever reason we may call upon Him? 8And what great nation is there that has such statutes and righteous judgments as are in all this law which I set before you this day? 9Only take heed to yourself, and diligently keep yourself, lest you forget the things your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. And teach them to your children and your grandchildren,
Read all of Deuteronomy 4Deuteronomy 4:7 word by word
כִּ֚י מִי־ג֣וֹי גָּד֔וֹל אֲשֶׁר־ל֥וֹ אֱלֹהִ֖ים קְרֹבִ֣ים אֵלָ֑יו כַּיהוָ֣ה אֱלֹהֵ֔ינוּ בְּכָל־קָרְאֵ֖נוּ אֵלָֽיו׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Deuteronomy 4:7
- Numbers 23:9For from the top of the rocks I see him, And from the hills I behold him; There! A people dwelling alone, Not reckoning itself among the nations.
- 2 Samuel 7:23And who is like Your people, like Israel, the one nation on the earth whom God went to redeem for Himself as a people, to make for Himself a name—and to do for Yourself great and awesome deeds for Your land—before Your people whom You redeemed for Yourself from Egypt, the nations, and their gods?
- Isaiah 43:4Since you were precious in My sight, You have been honored, And I have loved you; Therefore I will give men for you, And people for your life.
- Deuteronomy 5:26For who is there of all flesh who has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived?
- Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
- Psalms 73:28But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God, That I may declare all Your works.
- Psalms 145:18The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth.
- Psalms 148:14And He has exalted the horn of His people, The praise of all His saints— Of the children of Israel, A people near to Him. Praise the Lord!
- Isaiah 55:6Seek the Lord while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near.
- Ephesians 2:12that at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.
- James 4:8Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Commentaries on Deuteronomy 4:7
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-40Moses gave a long speech to the Israelites because of their recent failures and what he thought would happen in Canaan.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 7-97-9. what nation is there so great--Here he represents their privileges and their duty in such significant and comprehensive terms, as were peculiarly calculated to arrest their attention and engage their interest. The former, their national advantages, are described (De 4:7, 8), and they were twofold: 1. God's readiness to hear and aid them at all times; and 2. the excellence of that religion in which they were instructed, set forth in the "statutes and…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Deuteronomy 4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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