Deuteronomy 4:7 “For what nation is great enough to have a god as near to them as the L…”

Deuteronomy 4:7

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?

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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?

World English Bible

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?

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

For what nation is so great, vnto whome the gods come so neere vnto them, as the Lord our God is neere vnto vs, in all that we call vnto him for?

Darby Translation

For what great nation is there that hath God near to them as Jehovah our God is in everything we call upon him for?

Young's Literal Translation

'For which [is] the great nation that hath God near unto it, as Jehovah our God, in all we have called unto him?

Bible in Basic English

For what great nation has a god so near to them as the Lord our God is, whenever we are turned to him in prayer?

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Cross references

“what nation”

2 Samuel 7:23 Isaiah 43:4 Numbers 23:9 Numbers 23:21

2 Samuel 7:23 · BSB

And who is like Your people Israel—the one nation on earth whom God went out to redeem as a people for Himself and to make a name for Himself? You performed great and awesome wonders by driving out nations and their gods…

Isaiah 43:4 · BSB

Because you are precious and honored in My sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you and nations in place of your life.

Numbers 23:9 · BSB

For I see them from atop the rocky cliffs, and I watch them from the hills. Behold, a people dwelling apart, not reckoning themselves among the nations.

Numbers 23:21 · BSB

He considers no disaster for Jacob; He sees no trouble for Israel. The LORD their God is with them, and the shout of the King is among them.

“who hath”

Psalm 145:18 Psalm 73:28 Isaiah 55:6 James 4:8 Psalm 46:1 Psalm 148:14

Psalm 145:18 · BSB

The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.

Psalm 73:28 · BSB

But as for me, it is good to draw near to God. I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may proclaim all Your works.

Isaiah 55:6 · BSB

Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.

James 4:8 · BSB

Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Psalm 46:1 · BSB

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

Psalm 148:14 · BSB

He has raised up a horn for His people, the praise of all His saints, of Israel, a people near to Him. Hallelujah!

Also

Psalm 34:18

Psalm 34:18 · BSB

The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

6Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”

8And what nation is great enough to have righteous statutes and ordinances like this entire law I set before you today?

Read Deuteronomy 4