7 Bible Verses about Closeness
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I see him, but not now. I see him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob. A scepter will rise out of Israel, and shall strike through the corners of Moab, and break down all the sons of Sheth.
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?
But the word is very near to you, in your mouth, and in your heart, that you may do it.
They lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth joined with her. She said, "Behold, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people, and to her god. Follow your sister-in-law. Ruth said, "Do not urge me to leave you, and to return from following after you, for where you go, I will go; and where you stay, I will stay; your people shall be my people, and your God my God;read more.
where you die, will I die, and there will I be buried. The LORD do so to me, and more also, if anything but death part you and me." When she saw that she was steadfastly minded to go with her, she left off speaking to her.
The LORD is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.read more.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
From Thematic Bible
Closeness » Who the lord is near to
The LORD is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
David grew greater and greater; for the LORD of hosts was with him.
The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.
Seek good, and not evil, that you may live; and so the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be with you, as you say.
Closeness » The lord being near
that they should seek God, if perhaps they might reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.
A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore I have not been confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be disappointed. He is near who justifies me; who will bring charges against me? Let us stand up together: who is my adversary? Let him come near to me.
Closeness » Those that are close to the lord
David grew greater and greater; for the LORD of hosts was with him.
Closeness » The reward for not drawing near to God
Woe to her who is rebellious and polluted, the oppressing city. She did not obey the voice. She did not receive correction. She did not trust in the LORD. She did not draw near to her God.
Closeness » Drawing near to God
But it is good for me to come close to God. I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.
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 purify your hearts, you double-minded.
