Parallel Verses
Amplified
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 on Him?
New American Standard Bible
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King James Version
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?
Holman Bible
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?
International Standard Version
For what great nation has a god so near like the LORD our God whenever we call on him?
A Conservative Version
For what great nation is there that has a god so near to them, as LORD our God is whenever we call upon him?
American Standard Version
For what great nation is there, that hath a god so nigh unto them, as Jehovah our God is whensoever we call upon him?
Bible in Basic English
For what great nation has a god so near to them as the Lord our God is, whenever we are turned to him in prayer?
Darby Translation
For what great nation is there that hath God near to them as Jehovah our God is in everything we call upon him for?
Julia Smith Translation
For what great nation to whom God being near to it as Jehovah our God in all our calling to him?
King James 2000
For what nation is there so great, that has God so near unto them, as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for?
Lexham Expanded Bible
For what great nation [has] for it a god near to it as Yahweh our God, whenever we call [upon] him?
Modern King James verseion
For who is a great nation whose God is coming near to them, as Jehovah our God is, in all our calling on Him?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For what nation is so great that hath gods so nigh unto him as the LORD our God is nigh unto us, in all things, when we call unto him?
NET Bible
In fact, what other great nation has a god so near to them like the Lord our God whenever we call on him?
New Heart English Bible
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?
The Emphasized Bible
For what great nation is there which hath gods nigh unto it, - like Yahweh our God, whensoever we have cried out unto him.
Webster
For what nation is there so great, which hath God so nigh to them, as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for?
World English Bible
For what great nation is there, that has a god so near to them, as Yahweh our God is whenever we call on him?
Youngs Literal Translation
For which is the great nation that hath God near unto it, as Jehovah our God, in all we have called unto him?
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Deuteronomy 4:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
Call To Obedience
6
So keep and do them, for that 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.’
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 on Him?
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Or what great nation has statutes and judgments so righteous (upright, just) as this whole law which I am
Names
Cross References
2 Samuel 7:23
What one nation on earth is like Your people Israel, whom God went to redeem for Himself as a people and to make a name for Himself, and to do great and awesome things for Yourself and for Your land, before Your people whom You have redeemed for Yourself from Egypt, from nations and their gods?
Psalm 46:1
A very present and well-proved help in trouble.
Psalm 145:18
The Lord is near to all who call on Him,
To all who call on Him in truth (without guile).
Psalm 148:14
He has lifted up a horn for His people [giving them strength, prosperity, dignity, and preeminence],
Praise for all His godly ones;
For the people of Israel, a people near to Him.
Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!)
Isaiah 55:6
Seek the Lord while He may be found;
Call on Him [for salvation] while He is near.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is near to the heartbroken
And He saves those who are crushed in spirit (contrite in heart, truly sorry for their sin).
James 4:8
Come close to God [with a contrite heart] and He will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; and purify your [unfaithful] hearts, you double-minded [people].
Numbers 23:9
“For from the top of the rocks I see Israel,
And from the hills I look at him.
Behold, the people [of Israel] shall dwell alone
And will not be reckoned among the nations.
Numbers 23:21
“God has not observed wickedness in Jacob [for he is forgiven],
Nor has He seen trouble in Israel.
The Lord their God is with Israel,
And the shout of their King is among the people.
Deuteronomy 5:26
For who is there of all flesh (mankind) who has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived?
Psalm 73:28
But as for me, it is good for me to draw near to God;
I have made the Lord God my refuge and placed my trust in Him,
That I may tell of all Your works.
Isaiah 43:4
“Because you are precious in My sight,
You are honored and I love you,
I will give other men in return for you and other peoples in exchange for your life.
Ephesians 2:12-22
remember that at that time you were separated from Christ [excluded from any relationship with Him], alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise [with no share in the sacred Messianic promise and without knowledge of God’s agreements], having no hope [in His promise] and [living] in the world without God.