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Berean Standard Bible

“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?”

Deuteronomy 4:7

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Deuteronomy records Moses' final sermons to Israel on the plains of Moab, before they enter the promised land. In chapter 4 he urges them to keep the law faithfully, explaining that obedience will show the surrounding nations Israel's wisdom.

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Berean Standard Bible (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?

World English Bible (WEB)

For what great nation is there, that has a god so near to them, as Yahweh our God is whenever we call on him?

King James Version (KJV)

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?

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque ¿qué gente grande hay que tenga los dioses cercanos á sí, como lo está Jehová nuestro Dios en todo cuanto le pedimos?

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Porque ¿qué otra nación, grande o pequeña, tiene a Dios entre ellos como el Señor nuestro Dios está entre nosotros siempre que lo invocamos?

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