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 Yahweh 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, "Don't entreat me to leave you, and to return from following after you, for where you go, I will go; and where you lodge, I will lodge; 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. Yahweh 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.
Yahweh 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
Yahweh 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.
Yahweh 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 Yahweh, the God of Armies, will be with you, as you say.
Closeness » The lord being near
that they should seek the Lord, 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 Yahweh always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
For the Lord Yahweh 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
Closeness » The reward for not drawing near to God
Woe to her who is rebellious and polluted, the oppressing city! She didn't obey the voice. She didn't receive correction. She didn't trust in Yahweh. She didn't 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 Yahweh my refuge, that I may tell of all your works. A contemplation by Asaph.
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.
