Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Has any other people heard the voice of God speaking out of fire, as you have, and lived? New Living Translation Has any nation ever heard the voice of God speaking from fire—as you did—and survived? English Standard Version Did any people ever hear the voice of a god speaking out of the midst of the fire, as you have heard, and still live? Berean Standard Bible Has a people ever heard the voice of God speaking out of the fire, as you have, and lived? King James Bible Did ever people hear the voice of God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as thou hast heard, and live? New King James Version Did any people ever hear the voice of God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as you have heard, and live? New American Standard Bible Has any people heard the voice of God speaking from the midst of the fire, as you have heard it, and survived? NASB 1995 “Has any people heard the voice of God speaking from the midst of the fire, as you have heard it, and survived? NASB 1977 “Has any people heard the voice of God speaking from the midst of the fire, as you have heard it, and survived? Legacy Standard Bible Has any people heard the voice of God speaking from the midst of the fire, as you have heard it, and lived? Amplified Bible Did [any] people ever hear the voice of God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as you heard, and [still] live? Christian Standard Bible Has a people heard God’s voice speaking from the fire as you have, and lived? Holman Christian Standard Bible Has a people heard God’s voice speaking from the fire as you have, and lived? American Standard Version Did ever a people hear the voice of God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as thou hast heard, and live? English Revised Version Did ever people hear the voice of God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as thou hast heard, and live? GOD'S WORD® Translation Have any [other] people ever heard God speak from a fire and lived? You did! Good News Translation Have any people ever lived after hearing a god speak to them from a fire, as you have? International Standard Version Has any people heard the voice of God speaking from the middle of a fire just as you did, and survived it? NET Bible Have a people ever heard the voice of God speaking from the middle of fire, as you yourselves have, and lived to tell about it? New Heart English Bible Did a people ever hear the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as you have heard, and live? Webster's Bible Translation Did ever people hear the voice of God speaking from the midst of the fire, as thou hast heard, and live? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHas a people ever heard the voice of God speaking out of the fire, as you have, and lived? World English Bible Did a people ever hear the voice of God speaking out of the middle of the fire, as you have heard, and live? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHas a people heard the voice of God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as you have heard, you—and live? Young's Literal Translation Hath a people heard the voice of God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as thou hast heard, thou -- and doth live? Smith's Literal Translation Did people hear the voice of God speaking from the midst of the fire as thou didst hear, and shall live? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat a people should hear the voice of God speaking out of the midst of fire, as thou hast heard, and lived: Catholic Public Domain Version that a people would hear the voice of God, speaking from the midst of fire, just as you have heard it, and live, New American Bible Did a people ever hear the voice of God speaking from the midst of fire, as you did, and live? New Revised Standard Version Has any people ever heard the voice of a god speaking out of a fire, as you have heard, and lived? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDid any other people ever hear the voice of God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as you have heard, and live? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated If another people heard the voice of God who speaks from within fire as you heard, and you lived? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Did ever a people hear the voice of God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as thou hast heard, and live? Brenton Septuagint Translation if a nation have heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as thou hast heard and hast lived; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD Alone is God32Indeed, ask now from one end of the heavens to the other about the days that long preceded you, from the day that God created man on earth: Has anything as great as this ever happened or been reported? 33Has a people ever heard the voice of God speaking out of the fire, as you have, and lived? 34Or has any god tried to take as his own a nation out of another nation—by trials, signs, wonders, and war, by a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and by great terrors—as the LORD your God did for you in Egypt, before your eyes?… Cross References Exodus 20:22 Then the LORD said to Moses, “This is what you are to tell the Israelites: ‘You have seen for yourselves that I have spoken to you from heaven. Exodus 19:19 And as the sound of the ram’s horn grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and God answered him in the thunder. 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.” Exodus 24:16-17 and the glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai. For six days the cloud covered it, and on the seventh day the LORD called to Moses from within the cloud. / And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like a consuming fire on the mountaintop in the eyes of the Israelites. Exodus 33:11 Thus the LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young assistant Joshua son of Nun would not leave the tent. 1 Kings 19:11-13 Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. / After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice. / When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” Isaiah 6:1-5 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” ... Ezekiel 1:24-28 When the creatures moved, I heard the sound of their wings like the roar of many waters, like the voice of the Almighty, like the tumult of an army. When they stood still, they lowered their wings. / And there came a voice from above the expanse over their heads as they stood still with their wings lowered. / Above the expanse over their heads was the likeness of a throne with the appearance of sapphire, and on the throne high above was a figure like that of a man. ... Psalm 29:3-9 The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over many waters. / The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic. / The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD shatters the cedars of Lebanon. ... Psalm 68:8 the earth shook and the heavens poured down rain before God, the One on Sinai, before God, the God of Israel. Hebrews 12:18-21 For you have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom, and storm; / to a trumpet blast or to a voice that made its hearers beg that no further word be spoken. / For they could not bear what was commanded: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned.” ... Acts 7:38 He was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers. And he received living words to pass on to us. Acts 7:53 you who received the law ordained by angels, yet have not kept it.” Acts 9:3-6 As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. / He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” / “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied. ... 2 Corinthians 3:7-8 Now if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory, / will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious? Treasury of Scripture Did ever people hear the voice of God speaking out of the middle of the fire, as you have heard, and live? Deuteronomy 4:24-26 For the LORD thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God… Deuteronomy 9:10 And the LORD delivered unto me two tables of stone written with the finger of God; and on them was written according to all the words, which the LORD spake with you in the mount out of the midst of the fire in the day of the assembly. Exodus 19:18,19 And mount Sinai was altogether on a smoke, because the LORD descended upon it in fire: and the smoke thereof ascended as the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mount quaked greatly… Jump to Previous Hear Heard Hearing Live Midst Speaking Survived VoiceJump to Next Hear Heard Hearing Live Midst Speaking Survived VoiceDeuteronomy 4 1. An exhortation to obedience41. Moses appoints the three cities of refuge on that side of Jordan 44. Recapitulation Has a people ever heard the voice of God This phrase highlights the unique experience of the Israelites at Mount Sinai, where they directly heard God's voice. This event is unparalleled in history, emphasizing the special covenant relationship between God and Israel. It underscores the divine revelation given to them, setting them apart from other nations. The hearing of God's voice is a testament to His desire to communicate directly with His chosen people, a privilege not granted to any other nation. speaking out of the fire, as you have, and lived? Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who is delivering this message. He is reminding the people of their unique experience with God. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God who experienced His presence and heard His voice at Mount Sinai. 3. Mount Sinai The place where God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses and spoke to the Israelites from the fire. 4. God The central figure who speaks to His people, demonstrating His power and presence. 5. The Fire Represents God's holy presence and His method of communicating with the Israelites at Sinai. Teaching Points The Uniqueness of God's RevelationThe Israelites' experience of hearing God's voice from the fire was unparalleled. This underscores the unique relationship between God and His chosen people. The Holiness of God God's presence in the fire signifies His holiness and power. We must approach Him with reverence and awe, recognizing His majesty. God's Desire to Communicate God desires to communicate with His people. While the Israelites heard His voice from the fire, today, He speaks through His Word and the Holy Spirit. The Fear of the Lord The Israelites' survival after hearing God's voice emphasizes the importance of the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom. Living in Response to God's Voice Just as the Israelites were called to live in obedience to God's commands after hearing His voice, we too are called to live in obedience to His Word today. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 4Deuteronomy 5:4 states God spoke 'face to face' with Israel; how can this be verified historically or scientifically? How can Deut. 34:10 claim no prophet like Moses ever arose when other prophets performed significant miracles too? In Leviticus 22:3, why would a loving God issue such a severe punishment for priests who approach holy things while unclean? How could over a million Israelites survive in the desert for 40 years without leaving archaeological evidence?Verse 33. - (Cf. ver. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Has a peopleעָם֩ (‘ām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock ever heard הֲשָׁ֣מַֽע (hă·šā·ma‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently the voice ק֨וֹל (qō·wl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6963: A voice, sound of God אֱלֹהִ֜ים (’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 כַּאֲשֶׁר־ (ka·’ă·šer-) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you אַתָּ֖ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you have, שָׁמַ֥עְתָּ (šā·ma‘·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently and lived? וַיֶּֽחִי׃ (way·ye·ḥî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2421: To live, to revive Links Deuteronomy 4:33 NIVDeuteronomy 4:33 NLT Deuteronomy 4:33 ESV Deuteronomy 4:33 NASB Deuteronomy 4:33 KJV Deuteronomy 4:33 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 4:33 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 4:33 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 4:33 French Bible Deuteronomy 4:33 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 4:33 Did ever a people hear the voice (Deut. 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