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]?

For what nation {H1471} is there so great {H1419}, who hath God {H430} so nigh {H7138} unto them, as the LORD {H3068} our God {H430} is in all things that we call {H7121} upon him for?

For what great nation is there that has God as close to them as ADONAI our God is, whenever we call on him?

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?

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

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Cross-References

  • Psalms 145:18 (25 votes)

    The LORD [is] nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.

  • Psalms 34:18 (20 votes)

    The LORD [is] nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

  • Psalms 73:28 (19 votes)

    But [it is] good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.

  • 2 Samuel 7:23 (19 votes)

    And what one nation in the earth [is] like thy people, [even] like Israel, whom God went to redeem for a people to himself, and to make him a name, and to do for you great things and terrible, for thy land, before thy people, which thou redeemedst to thee from Egypt, [from] the nations and their gods?

  • James 4:8 (16 votes)

    Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.

  • Psalms 46:1 (16 votes)

    ¶ To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

  • Isaiah 55:6 (16 votes)

    ¶ Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: