Deuteronomy 4:7

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⁵ See, I have taught you statutes and ordinances just as the LORD my God has commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land that you are about to enter and possess.

⁶ Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”

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?

⁸ And what nation is great enough to have righteous statutes and ordinances like this entire law I set before you today?

⁹ Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB: 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?
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?
WEB: For what great nation is there that has a god so near to them as the LORD our God is whenever we call on him?
ASV: For what great nation is there, that hath a god so nigh unto them, as Jehovah our God is whensoever we call upon him?
DARBY: For what great nation is there that hath God near to them as Jehovah our God is in everything we call upon him for?
BLB: 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?

ÅB: For hvor finnes det et folk, om det er aldri så stort, som har guder som er det så nær som Herren vår Gud er oss, så titt vi kaller på ham?
OTB: Hvilket annet folk er så stort at de har en gud så nær seg som Herren vår Gud er nær oss når vi kaller på Ham?
B1930: For hvor finnes det et folk, om det er aldri så stort, som har guder som er det så nær som Herren vår Gud er oss, så titt vi kaller på ham?

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

Psalms 145:18
The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.
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2 Samuel 7:23
And who is like Your people Israel—the one nation on earth whom God went out to redeem as a people for Himself and to make a name for Himself? You performed great and awesome wonders by driving out nations and their gods from before Your people, whom You redeemed for Yourself from Egypt.
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Psalms 34:18
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.
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Psalms 73:28
But as for me, it is good to draw near to God. I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may proclaim all Your works.
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James 4:8
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
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Isaiah 55:6
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.
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Psalms 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
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Psalms 148:14
He has raised up a horn for His people, the praise of all His saints, of Israel, a people near to Him. Hallelujah!
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