7 Bible Verses about Closeness
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I see him, but not now! I behold him, but not near! A star shall come forth from Jacob. A scepter shall rise from Israel and shall crush through the forehead of Moab. It will tear down all the sons of Sheth.
What great nation is there, who has God so near to them? For we call on Jehovah our God for all things!
No, these words are very near you. They are in your mouth and in your heart so that you will obey them.
They started crying again. Orpah kissed her mother-in-law good-bye and went back home. Ruth held on to her. Naomi said to her: Ruth, your sister-in-law went back to her people and her gods. Go back home with her. Ruth replied: Do not ask me to leave you! Let me go with you. Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.read more.
Wherever you die, I will die. That is where I will be buried. May Jehovah's worst punishment come upon me if I let anything but death separate me from you! When she saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she said no more.
([Psalm of David]) Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside the still waters. He restores me and he leads 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 close to God, and he will draw close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded (uncertain) (doubter) (skeptic).
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Closeness » Who the lord is near to
Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded (uncertain) (doubter) (skeptic).
Jehovah is near to those whose hearts and minds are humble and contrite. He saves the broken hearted and crushed in spirit.
Seek good and not evil, that you may live. Jehovah, the God of Hosts, will be with you, as you have said.
Closeness » The lord being near
God did this so man could seek him and might find him. He is not far from each one of us.
A man with friends must be friendly! A friend sticks closer than a brother.
I always keep Jehovah in front of me. When he is at my right hand (assisting me), I cannot be moved.
The Lord Jehovah helps me. That is why I will not be ashamed. I have set my face like a flint (firm and resolute). I know that I will not be put to shame. The one who pronounces me innocent is near. Who will bring a case against me? Let us confront each other! Who accuses me? Let him draw near to me!
Closeness » Those that are close to the lord
Closeness » The reward for not drawing near to God
Woe to the oppressive city for she is rebellious and polluted (defiled)! She did not obey the voice of Jehovah. She would not accept correction (discipline). She did not trust Jehovah and draw close to her God.
Closeness » Drawing near to God
It is good for me to draw near to God. I have put my trust in Jehovah God, that I may declare all your works.
Closeness » The reward for drawing near to God
Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded (uncertain) (doubter) (skeptic).
