Deuteronomy 4:7

Good News Translation

“No other nation, no matter how great, has a god who is so near when they need him as the Lord our God is to us. He answers us whenever we call for help.

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:23

There is no other nation on earth like Israel, whom you rescued from slavery to make them your own people. The great and wonderful things you did for them have spread your fame throughout the world. You drove out other nations and their gods as your people advanced, the people whom you set free from Egypt to be your own.

Psalm 145:18

He is near to those who call to him, who call to him with sincerity.

Psalm 147:20

He has not done this for other nations; they do not know his laws. Praise the Lord!

Psalm 148:14

He made his nation strong, so that all his people praise him— the people of Israel, so dear to him. Praise the Lord!

Psalm 34:17

The righteous call to the Lord, and he listens; he rescues them from all their troubles.

Psalm 34:18

The Lord is near to those who are discouraged; he saves those who have lost all hope.

Psalm 46:1

God is our shelter and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.

Psalm 73:28

But as for me, how wonderful to be near God, to find protection with the Sovereign Lord and to proclaim all that he has done!

Psalm 85:9

Surely he is ready to save those who honor him, and his saving presence will remain in our land.

Isaiah 43:4

I will give up whole nations to save your life, because you are precious to me and because I love you and give you honor.

Isaiah 55:6

Turn to the Lord and pray to him, now that he is near.

Numbers 23:21

I foresee that Israel's future Will bring her no misfortune or trouble. The Lord their God is with them; They proclaim that he is their king.

Numbers 23:9

From the high rocks I can see them; I can watch them from the hills. They are a nation that lives alone; They know they are blessed more than other nations.

Acts 17:27

He did this so that they would look for him, and perhaps find him as they felt around for him. Yet God is actually not far from any one of us;

Deuteronomy 26:19

He will make you greater than any other nation that he has created, and you will bring praise and honor to his name. You will be his own people, as he promised.”

Deuteronomy 33:29

Israel, how happy you are! There is no one like you, a nation saved by the Lord. The Lord himself is your shield and your sword, to defend you and give you victory. Your enemies will come begging for mercy, and you will trample them down.

Deuteronomy 4:32

“Search the past, the time before you were born, all the way back to the time when God created human beings on the earth. Search the entire earth. Has anything as great as this ever happened before? Has anyone ever heard of anything like this?

Deuteronomy 5:26

Has any human being ever lived after hearing the living God speak from a fire?

James 4:8

Come near to God, and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners! Purify your hearts, you hypocrites!