7 Bible Verses about Closeness
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I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not close at hand. A star will march forth out of Jacob, and a scepter will rise out of Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab, and the heads of all the sons of Sheth.
In fact, what other great nation has a god so near to them like the Lord our God whenever we call on him?
For the thing is very near you -- it is in your mouth and in your mind so that you can do it.
Again they wept loudly. Then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung tightly to her. So Naomi said, "Look, your sister-in-law is returning to her people and to her god. Follow your sister-in-law back home!" But Ruth replied, "Stop urging me to abandon you! For wherever you go, I will go. Wherever you live, I will live. Your people will become my people, and your God will become my God.read more.
Wherever you die, I will die -- and there I will be buried. May the Lord punish me severely if I do not keep my promise! Only death will be able to separate me from you!" When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped trying to dissuade her.
A psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He takes me to lush pastures, he leads me to refreshing water. He restores my strength. He leads me down the right paths for the sake of his reputation.read more.
Even when I must walk through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff reassure me.
Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and make your hearts pure, you double-minded.
From Thematic Bible
Closeness » Who the lord is near to
The Lord is near all who cry out to him, all who cry out to him sincerely.
Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and make your hearts pure, you double-minded.
David's power steadily grew, for the Lord who commands armies was with him.
The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged.
Seek good and not evil so you can live! Then the Lord, the God who commands armies, just might be with you, as you claim he is.
Closeness » The lord being near
so that they would search for God and perhaps grope around for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.
A person who has friends may be harmed by them, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
I constantly trust in the Lord; because he is at my right hand, I will not be upended.
But the sovereign Lord helps me, so I am not humiliated. For that reason I am steadfastly resolved; I know I will not be put to shame. The one who vindicates me is close by. Who dares to argue with me? Let us confront each other! Who is my accuser? Let him challenge me!
Closeness » Those that are close to the lord
David's power steadily grew, for the Lord who commands armies was with him.
Closeness » The reward for not drawing near to God
The filthy, stained city is as good as dead; the city filled with oppressors is finished! She is disobedient; she refuses correction. She does not trust the Lord; she does not seek the advice of her God.
Closeness » Drawing near to God
But as for me, God's presence is all I need. I have made the sovereign Lord my shelter, as I declare all the things you have done.
Closeness » The reward for drawing near to God
Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and make your hearts pure, you double-minded.
