New International Version For what mortal has ever heard the voice of the living God speaking out of fire, as we have, and survived? New Living Translation Can any living thing hear the voice of the living God from the heart of the fire as we did and yet survive? English Standard Version For who is there of all flesh, that has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of fire as we have, and has still lived? Berean Standard Bible For who of all flesh has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the fire, as we have, and survived? Berean Literal Bible For who of all flesh is he who has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we, and lived? King James Bible For who is there of all flesh, that hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? New King James Version For who is there of all flesh who has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? New American Standard Bible For who is there of humanity who has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? NASB 1995 For who is there of all flesh who has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? NASB 1977 ‘For who is there of all flesh, who has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? Legacy Standard Bible For who is there of all flesh who has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? Amplified Bible For who is there of all flesh (mankind) who has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? Berean Annotated Bible For who of all flesh has heard the voice of the living God {Elohim} speaking out of the fire, as we have, and survived? Christian Standard Bible For who out of all humanity has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the fire, as we have, and lived? Holman Christian Standard Bible For who out of all mankind has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the fire, as we have, and lived? American Standard Version For who is there of all flesh, that hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? Contemporary English Version Has anyone else ever heard the only true God speaking from fire, as we have? And even if they have, would they live to tell about it? English Revised Version For who is there of all flesh, that hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? GOD'S WORD® Translation Who has ever heard the voice of the living God speak from a fire, as we did, and lived? Good News Translation Has any human being ever lived after hearing the living God speak from a fire? International Standard Version For what mortal man has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the fire like we did, and lived? NET Bible Who is there from the entire human race who has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the middle of the fire as we have, and has lived? New Heart English Bible For who is there of all flesh, that has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? Webster's Bible Translation For who is there of all flesh that hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor who of all flesh has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the fire, as we have, and survived? World English Bible For who is there of all flesh who has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the middle of the fire, as we have, and lived? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor who of all flesh [is] he who has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire like us, and lives? Berean Literal Bible For who of all flesh is he who has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we, and lived? Young's Literal Translation For who of all flesh is he who hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire like us -- and doth live? Smith's Literal Translation For who of all flesh that heard the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of the fire like us, and shall live? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhat is all flesh, that it should hear the voice of the living God, who speaketh out of the midst of the fire, as we have heard, and be able to live? Catholic Public Domain Version What is all flesh, that it would hear the voice of the living God, who speaks from the midst of fire, just as we have heard it, and be able to live? New American Bible For what mortal has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of fire, as we have, and lived? New Revised Standard Version For who is there of all flesh that has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of fire, as we have, and remained alive? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor who is there of all flesh, that has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For who is the son of flesh like us who hears the voice of the living God who speaks from within fire and lives? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For who is there of all flesh, that hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? Brenton Septuagint Translation For what flesh is there which has heard the voice of the living God, speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have heard, and shall live? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Moses Intercedes for the People…25But 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. 26For who of all flesh has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the fire, as we have, and survived? 27Go near and listen to all that the LORD our God says. Then you can tell us everything the LORD our God tells you; we will listen and obey.”… Cross References For who of all flesh Jeremiah 32:27 “Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too difficult for Me? Numbers 16:22 But Moses and Aaron fell facedown and said, “O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, when one man sins, will You be angry with the whole congregation?” Job 12:10 The life of every living thing is in His hand, as well as the breath of all mankind. has heard the voice of the living God Deuteronomy 4:33 Has a people ever heard the voice of God speaking out of the fire, as you have, and lived? Exodus 20:18-19 When all the people witnessed the thunder and lightning, the sounding of the ram’s horn, and the mountain enveloped in smoke, they trembled and stood at a distance. / “Speak to us yourself and we will listen,” they said to Moses. “But do not let God speak to us, or we will die.” Hebrews 12:19 to a trumpet blast or to a voice that made its hearers beg that no further word be spoken. speaking out of the fire, Deuteronomy 4:12 And the LORD spoke to you out of the fire. You heard the sound of the words but saw no form; there was only a voice. Exodus 19:18-19 Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke, because the LORD had descended on it in fire. And the smoke rose like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently. / And as the sound of the ram’s horn grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and God answered him in the thunder. Psalm 29:7 The voice of the LORD strikes with flames of fire. as we have, Deuteronomy 4:36 He let you hear His voice from heaven to discipline you, and on earth He showed you His great fire, and you heard His words out of the fire. 2 Peter 1:18 And we ourselves heard this voice from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. 1 John 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life. and survived? Genesis 32:30 So Jacob named the place Peniel, saying, “Indeed, I have seen God face to face, and yet my life was spared.” Judges 13:22 “We are going to die,” he said to his wife, “for we have seen God!” Exodus 33:20 But He added, “You cannot see My face, for no one can see Me and live.” Exodus 20:19 “Speak to us yourself and we will listen,” they said to Moses. “But do not let God speak to us, or we will die.” Treasury of Scripture For who is there of all flesh, that has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the middle of the fire, as we have, and lived? Deuteronomy 4:33 Did ever people hear the voice of God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as thou hast heard, and live? all flesh Genesis 6:12 And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth. Isaiah 40:6 The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field: Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. living Joshua 3:10 And Joshua said, Hereby ye shall know that the living God is among you, and that he will without fail drive out from before you the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Hivites, and the Perizzites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Jebusites. Psalm 42:2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? Psalm 84:2 My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God. Jump to Previous Death Earth Heard Hearing Heart Kept Live Midst Mortal Speaking Survived VoiceJump to Next Death Earth Heard Hearing Heart Kept Live Midst Mortal Speaking Survived VoiceDeuteronomy 5 1. The covenant in Horeb6. The ten commandments 23. At the people's request Moses receives the law from God For who of all flesh No other people had witnessed the revelation Israel received at Sinai. God had set them apart as the nation through whom He would establish His covenant purposes. Jer 32:27 “Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh.”… has heard the voice of the living God Israel heard the true God, who is active and sovereign, unlike the lifeless idols worshiped by surrounding nations. Deu 4:33 Has a people ever heard the voice of God speaking… speaking out of the fire, The fire at Sinai displayed God’s holy presence and majesty as He gave His law. Deu 4:12 And the LORD spoke to you out of the fire.… as we have, The entire nation shared this historic encounter, binding them together as the people responsible to obey God’s covenant. Deu 4:36 He let you hear His voice from heaven to discipline you… and survived? Their survival revealed God’s mercy. Though His holiness rightly inspired fear, He had drawn near to make His will known and to preserve His people. Gen 32:30 So Jacob named the place Peniel, saying… Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the Law from God on Mount Sinai. He is recounting the events to the Israelites in Deuteronomy. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God who were delivered from Egypt and are now receiving God's commandments through Moses. 3. Mount Sinai The place where God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses amidst fire and smoke, symbolizing His divine presence and holiness. 4. The Living God Refers to Yahweh, the God of Israel, who is active, powerful, and distinct from lifeless idols. 5. The Fire Represents God's presence and His holiness, a recurring symbol in the Bible for divine revelation and purification. Teaching Points The Fear of the LordThe Israelites' experience at Sinai teaches us about the fear of the Lord, which is a profound respect and awe for His holiness and power. God's Holiness God's presence in the fire signifies His holiness. We are called to approach Him with reverence and purity in our lives. God's Communication God speaks to His people in various ways. We should be attentive to His voice, whether it comes through Scripture, prayer, or other means. Surviving God's Presence The Israelites' survival after hearing God's voice highlights His mercy. We are reminded of the grace we receive through Jesus, allowing us to approach God confidently. Living Faith The term "living God" emphasizes a dynamic relationship with God. Our faith should be active and responsive to His leading. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 5:26?2. How does Deuteronomy 5:26 emphasize the power and holiness of God's voice? 3. What can we learn about God's nature from hearing His voice and living? 4. How does Deuteronomy 5:26 connect to God's revelation at Mount Sinai? 5. How should the fear of God in Deuteronomy 5:26 impact our daily lives? 6. In what ways can we cultivate reverence for God's voice in our hearts? 7. How does Deuteronomy 5:26 affirm the uniqueness of God's voice among other religious experiences? 8. What historical context supports the events described in Deuteronomy 5:26? 9. How does Deuteronomy 5:26 challenge modern views on divine communication? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 5? Deuteronomy 5:26 marvels at the unparalleled privilege God granted Israel: frail humans heard the living God’s voice blazing from fire and lived to tell about it. The verse magnifies God’s holiness, the authenticity of His revelation, and His gracious desire to draw people into covenant fellowship while preserving their lives. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction who מִ֣י (mî) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix of all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every flesh בָּשָׂ֡ר (bā·śār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man has heard שָׁמַ֣ע (šā·ma‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently the voice קוֹל֩ (qō·wl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6963: A voice, sound of the living חַיִּ֜ים (ḥay·yîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life God אֱלֹהִ֨ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative speaking מְדַבֵּ֧ר (mə·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue out of מִתּוֹךְ־ (mit·tō·wḵ-) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre the fire, הָאֵ֛שׁ (hā·’êš) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 784: A fire as we [have], כָּמֹ֖נוּ (kā·mō·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's 3644: Like, as, when and survived? וַיֶּֽחִי׃ (way·ye·ḥî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2421: To live, to revive Additonal Resources Deuteronomy 5:26 Blue Letter BibleDeuteronomy 5:26 Bible Gateway Deuteronomy 5:26 Bible.com Deuteronomy 5:26 NIV |
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