Parallel Verses

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?

New American Standard Bible

For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as is the Lord our God whenever we call on Him?

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?

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?

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?

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?

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
גּי גּוי 
Gowy 
Usage: 558

is there so great
גּדל גּדול 
Gadowl 
Usage: 528

אלהים 
'elohiym 
Usage: 2600

so nigh
קרב קרוב 
Qarowb 
Usage: 77

unto them, as the Lord

Usage: 0

אלהים 
'elohiym 
Usage: 2600

is in all things that we call
קרא 
Qara' 
Usage: 736

Context Readings

Call To Obedience

6 Keep them therefore and do them, for that is your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the nations: which, when they have heard all these ordinances, shall say, 'O what a wise and understanding people is this great nation.' 7 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? 8 Yea, and what nation is so great that hath ordinances and laws so righteous, as all this law which I set before you this day?

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:23

And what one people in the earth is like thy people Israel? Which God went and delivered to be his people, and to make him a name, and to show them great and terrible things in the earth, before thy people which thou redeemest to thee out of Egypt, even from the people and from their gods.

Psalm 46:1

{To the Chanter, a song of the children of Korah upon Alamoth} God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Psalm 145:18

The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, yea, all such as call upon him faithfully.

Psalm 148:14

He exalteth the horn of his people, all his saints shall praise him: the children of Israel, even the people that serveth him. Praise the everlasting! Hallelujah!

Isaiah 55:6

Seek the LORD, while he may be found, and call upon him while he is nigh.

Psalm 34:18

The LORD is nigh unto them that are contrite in heart, and will save such as be of a humble spirit.

James 4:8

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands ye sinners, and purge your hearts ye wavering minded.

Numbers 23:9

From the top of the rocks I see him, and from the hills I behold him: Lo, the people shall dwell by himself and shall not be reckoned among other nations.

Numbers 23:21

He beheld no wickedness in Jacob, nor saw Idolatry in Israel: The LORD his God is with him, and the tromp of a king among them.

Deuteronomy 5:26

For what is any flesh that he should hear the voice of the living God speaking out of the fire as we have done and should yet live:

Psalm 73:28

But it is good for me to hold me fast by God, to put my trust in the LORD God, and to speak of all thy works in the gates of the daughter of Zion.

Isaiah 43:4

because thou wast dear in my sight, and because I set by thee, and loved thee. I will give over all men for thee, and deliver up all people for thy sake.

Ephesians 2:12-22

remember, I say, that ye were at that time without Christ, and were reputed aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and were strangers from the testaments of promise, and had no hope, and were without God in this world.

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