Deuteronomy 4:7

7 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?

Deuteronomy 4:7 in Other Translations

KJV
7 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?
ESV
7 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?
NLT
7 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?
MSG
7 Yes. What other great nation has gods that are intimate with them the way God, our God, is with us, always ready to listen to us?
CSB
7 For what great nation is there that has a god near to it as the Lord our God is [to us] whenever we call to Him?

Deuteronomy 4:7 In-Context

5 See, I have taught you decrees and laws as the LORD my God commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land you are entering to take possession of it.
6 Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
7 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?
8 And what other nation is so great as to have such righteous decrees and laws as this body of laws I am setting before you today?
9 Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.

Cross References 2

  • 1. ver 32-34; 2 Samuel 7:23
  • 2. S Numbers 23:21; S Psalms 46:1; Isaiah 55:6; Acts 17:27
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