Deuteronomy 4:7

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?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 4:7

BSB

For what nation is great enough to have a god as near to them as the LORD our God is to us whenever we call on Him?

AKJV

For what nation is there so great, who has God so near to them, as the LORD our God is in all things that we call on him for?

CPDV

Neither is there any other nation so great, which has its gods so near to them, as our God is present to all our petitions.

ERV

For what great nation is there, that hath a god so nigh unto them, as the LORD our God is whensoever we call upon him?

NHEB

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?

SMT

For what great nation to whom God being near to it as Jehovah our God in all our calling to him?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 4:7

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Commentary for Deuteronomy 4:7

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 4:7

Summary

God's proximity makes Israel uniquely blessed

Event

God's unique relationship highlighted

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC