Deuteronomy 5:25

Now therefore why should we die? for this great fire will consume us: if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any more, then we shall die.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 5:25

BSB

But now, why should we die? For this great fire will consume us, and we will die, if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any longer.

AKJV

Now therefore why should we die? for this great fire will consume us: if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any more, then we shall die.

CPDV

Therefore, why should we die, and why should this very great fire devour us? For if we hear the voice of the Lord our God any longer, we will die.

ERV

Now therefore why should we die? for this great fire will consume us: if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any more, then we shall die.

NHEB

Now therefore why should we die? For this great fire will consume us: if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any more, then we shall die.

SMT

And now wherefore shall we die? for this great fire will consume us: if we added to hear the voice of Jehovah our God further, and we died.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 5:25

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Commentary for Deuteronomy 5:25

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Overview of Deuteronomy 5:25

Summary

Fear of fatal divine fire prompts request for mediation

Place

Mount Sinai

Event

People request intermediary

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC