Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Nor is it beyond the sea, so that you have to ask, “Who will cross the sea to get it and proclaim it to us so we may obey it?” New Living Translation It is not kept beyond the sea, so far away that you must ask, ‘Who will cross the sea to bring it to us so we can hear it and obey?’ English Standard Version Neither is it beyond the sea, that you should say, ‘Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us, that we may hear it and do it?’ Berean Standard Bible And it is not beyond the sea, that you should need to ask, ‘Who will cross the sea to get it for us and proclaim it, that we may obey it?’ King James Bible Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it? New King James Version Nor is it beyond the sea, that you should say, ‘Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us, that we may hear it and do it?’ New American Standard Bible Nor is it beyond the sea, that you could say, ‘Who will cross the sea for us and get it for us and proclaim it to us, so that we may follow it?’ NASB 1995 “Nor is it beyond the sea, that you should say, ‘Who will cross the sea for us to get it for us and make us hear it, that we may observe it?’ NASB 1977 “Nor is it beyond the sea, that you should say, ‘Who will cross the sea for us to get it for us and make us hear it, that we may observe it?’ Legacy Standard Bible Nor is it beyond the sea, that you should say, ‘Who will cross the sea for us and get it for us and make us hear it, that we may do it?’ Amplified Bible Nor is it beyond the sea, that you should say, ‘Who will cross the sea for us and bring it to us, so that we may hear it and obey it?’ Christian Standard Bible And it is not across the sea so that you have to ask, ‘Who will cross the sea, get it for us, and proclaim it to us so that we may follow it? ’ Holman Christian Standard Bible And it is not across the sea so that you have to ask, ‘Who will cross the sea, get it for us, and proclaim it to us so that we may follow it?’ American Standard Version Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, and make us to hear it, that we may do it? Contemporary English Version And you can't say, "How can we obey the LORD's commands? They are across the sea, and someone must go across, then bring them back and explain them to us." English Revised Version Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, and make us to hear it, that we may do it? GOD'S WORD® Translation This command isn't on the other side of the sea. You don't have to ask, "Who will cross the sea to get it for us so that we can hear it and obey it?" Good News Translation Nor is it on the other side of the ocean. You do not have to ask, 'Who will go across the ocean and bring it to us, so that we may hear it and obey it?' International Standard Version And they aren't beyond the seas either, so you have to ask, 'Who'll cross the sea and get it for us so we can hear it and act on it?' Majority Standard Bible And it is not beyond the sea, that you should need to ask, ?Who will cross the sea to get it for us and proclaim it, that we may obey it?? NET Bible And it is not across the sea, as though one must say, "Who will cross over to the other side of the sea and get it for us and proclaim it to us so we may obey it?" New Heart English Bible And it is not in the deep of the sea, that you should say, "Who will go down into the deep of the sea for us, and bring it to us, and proclaim it to us, so that we may obey it?" Webster's Bible Translation Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldst say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it to us, that we may hear it, and do it? World English Bible Neither is it beyond the sea, that you should say, “Who will go over the sea for us, bring it to us, and proclaim it to us, that we may do it?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it [is] not beyond the sea, saying, Who passes over beyond the sea for us, and takes it for us, and causes us to hear it, that we may do it? Young's Literal Translation And it is not beyond the sea, -- saying, Who doth pass over for us beyond the sea, and doth take it for us, and doth cause us to hear it -- that we may do it? Smith's Literal Translation And it is not beyond the sea, to say, Who shall pass over for us to the other side of the sea, and take it to us and cause us to hear it and do it? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNor is it beyond the sea: that thou mayst excuse thyself, and say: Which of us can cross the sea, and bring it unto us: that we may hear, and do that which is commanded? Catholic Public Domain Version Nor is it beyond the sea, so that you would excuse yourself by saying, ‘Which of us is able to cross the sea, and to carry it back to us, so that we may be able to hear and to do what has been instructed?’ New American Bible Nor is it across the sea, that you should say, “Who will cross the sea to get it for us and tell us of it, that we may do it?” New Revised Standard Version Neither is it beyond the sea, that you should say, “Who will cross to the other side of the sea for us, and get it for us so that we may hear it and observe it?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNeither is it beyond the sea, that you should say, Who shall go over the sea for us and bring it to us, that we may hear it and do it? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it is not at the crossing of the sea, so that you would say, 'Who will cross for us to the other side of the sea, and will take it for us? And we will hear and we will do it'. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say: 'Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, and make us to hear it, that we may do it?' Brenton Septuagint Translation Neither is it beyond the sea, saying, Who will go over for us to the other side of the sea, and take it for us, and make it audible to us, and we will do it? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Choice of Life or Death…12It is not in heaven, that you should need to ask, ‘Who will ascend into heaven to get it for us and proclaim it, that we may obey it?’ 13And it is not beyond the sea, that you should need to ask, ‘Who will cross the sea to get it for us and proclaim it, that we may obey it?’ 14But the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may obey it.… Cross References Romans 10:6-8 But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ (that is, to bring Christ down) / or, ‘Who will descend into the Abyss?’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).” / But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: Isaiah 45:19 I have not spoken in secret, from a place in a land of darkness. I did not say to the descendants of Jacob, ‘Seek Me in a wasteland.’ I, the LORD, speak the truth; I say what is right. Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. Proverbs 30:4 Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son—surely you know! Psalm 139:7-10 Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? / If I ascend to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there. / If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle by the farthest sea, ... Jeremiah 23:23-24 “Am I only a God nearby,” declares the LORD, “and not a God far away?” / “Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD. Amos 9:2-3 Though they dig down to Sheol, from there My hand will take them; and though they climb up to heaven, from there I will pull them down. / Though they hide themselves atop Carmel, there I will track them and seize them; and though they hide from Me at the bottom of the sea, there I will command the serpent to bite them. Job 11:7-9 Can you fathom the deep things of God or discover the limits of the Almighty? / They are higher than the heavens—what can you do? They are deeper than Sheol—what can you know? / Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea. Psalm 19:1-4 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. / Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. / Without speech or language, without a sound to be heard, ... Psalm 147:15 He sends forth His command to the earth; His word runs swiftly. Matthew 24:31 And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. Acts 17:27 God intended that they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us. John 3:13 No one has ascended into heaven except the One who descended from heaven—the Son of Man. Ephesians 4:9-10 What does “He ascended” mean, except that He also descended to the lower parts of the earth? / He who descended is the very One who ascended above all the heavens, in order to fill all things. 1 Corinthians 15:47 The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven. Treasury of Scripture Neither is it beyond the sea, that you should say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it to us, that we may hear it, and do it? Who shall Acts 10:22,33 And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee… Acts 16:9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us. Romans 10:14,15 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? … go over the sea Proverbs 2:1-5 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; … Proverbs 3:13-18 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding… Proverbs 8:11 For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. Jump to Previous Cause Cross Hear It News Obey Observe Proclaim Sea Shouldest Shouldst WhoJump to Next Cause Cross Hear It News Obey Observe Proclaim Sea Shouldest Shouldst WhoDeuteronomy 30 1. Great mercies promised unto the penitent11. The commandment is manifest 15. Death and life are set before them And it is not beyond the sea This phrase emphasizes the accessibility of God's commandments. In ancient times, the sea represented a formidable barrier, symbolizing distance and difficulty. The Israelites, having crossed the Red Sea during the Exodus, understood the challenges associated with such a journey. This imagery underscores that God's word is not distant or unattainable. Theologically, it suggests that God's will is not hidden or reserved for a select few but is available to all who seek it. This concept is echoed in the New Testament, where Paul in Romans 10:6-8 reiterates that righteousness based on faith does not require extraordinary efforts to attain. that you should need to ask, ‘Who will cross the sea to get it for us and proclaim it, that we may obey it?’ Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's law and covenant to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The audience receiving the message, preparing to enter the Promised Land. 3. The Sea Symbolic of great distance or difficulty, representing obstacles to accessing God's word. 4. Promised Land The destination for the Israelites, symbolizing God's promise and blessing. 5. Covenant Renewal The context of Deuteronomy 30, where Moses calls Israel to renew their commitment to God. Teaching Points Accessibility of God's WordGod's word is not distant or inaccessible; it is near and available to all who seek it. Personal Responsibility We are called to actively engage with God's word, as it is within our reach and understanding. Faith and Obedience True faith involves not just hearing God's word but also observing and living it out in daily life. Overcoming Obstacles We should not perceive any barrier as too great to access God's guidance and truth. God's Nearness God's presence and word are always near, inviting us to a personal relationship with Him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And itהִ֑וא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is not וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no beyond מֵעֵ֥בֶר (mê·‘ê·ḇer) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5676: A region across, on the opposite side the sea, לַיָּ֖ם (lay·yām) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin that you would need to ask, לֵאמֹ֗ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 559: To utter, say “Who מִ֣י (mî) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix will cross יַעֲבָר־ (ya·‘ă·ḇār-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on the sea הַיָּם֙ (hay·yām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin to get it וְיִקָּחֶ֣הָ (wə·yiq·qā·ḥe·hā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 3947: To take for us לָּ֔נוּ (lā·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's Hebrew and proclaim וְיַשְׁמִעֵ֥נוּ (wə·yaš·mi·‘ê·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently it, אֹתָ֖הּ (’ō·ṯāh) Direct object marker | third person feminine singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case that we may obey it?” וְנַעֲשֶֽׂנָּה׃ (wə·na·‘ă·śen·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - first person common plural | third person feminine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make Links Deuteronomy 30:13 NIVDeuteronomy 30:13 NLT Deuteronomy 30:13 ESV Deuteronomy 30:13 NASB Deuteronomy 30:13 KJV Deuteronomy 30:13 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 30:13 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 30:13 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 30:13 French Bible Deuteronomy 30:13 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 30:13 Neither is it beyond the sea that (Deut. 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