Deuteronomy 4:39
New International Version
Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other.

New Living Translation
“So remember this and keep it firmly in mind: The LORD is God both in heaven and on earth, and there is no other.

English Standard Version
know therefore today, and lay it to your heart, that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other.

Berean Standard Bible
Know therefore this day and take to heart that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other.

King James Bible
Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.

New King James Version
Therefore know this day, and consider it in your heart, that the LORD Himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other.

New American Standard Bible
Therefore know today, and take it to your heart, that the LORD, He is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other.

NASB 1995
“Know therefore today, and take it to your heart, that the LORD, He is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other.

NASB 1977
“Know therefore today, and take it to your heart, that the LORD, He is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other.

Legacy Standard Bible
Know therefore today, and take it to your heart, that Yahweh, He is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other.

Amplified Bible
Therefore know and understand today, and take it to your heart, that the LORD is God in the heavens above and on the earth below; there is no other.

Christian Standard Bible
Today, recognize and keep in mind that the LORD is God in heaven above and on earth below; there is no other.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Today, recognize and keep in mind that the LORD is God in heaven above and on earth below; there is no other.

American Standard Version
Know therefore this day, and lay it to thy heart, that Jehovah he is God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath; there is none else.

Contemporary English Version
So remember that the LORD is the only true God, whether in the sky above or on the earth below.

English Revised Version
Know therefore this day, and lay it to thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Remember today, and never forget that the LORD is God in heaven above and here on earth. There is no other god.

Good News Translation
So remember today and never forget: the LORD is God in heaven and on earth. There is no other god.

International Standard Version
"May you acknowledge and take to heart this day that the LORD is God in the heavens above and over the earth below—there is no other God.

Majority Standard Bible
Know therefore this day and take to heart that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other.

NET Bible
Today realize and carefully consider that the LORD is God in heaven above and on earth below--there is no other!

New Heart English Bible
Know therefore this day, and lay it to your heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other.

Webster's Bible Translation
Know therefore this day, and consider it in thy heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.

World English Bible
Know therefore today, and take it to heart, that Yahweh himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath. There is no one else.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And you have known today, and have turned [it] back to your heart, that He, YHWH, [is] God in the heavens above and on the earth below—there is none else;

Young's Literal Translation
And thou hast known to-day, and hast turned it back unto thy heart, that Jehovah He is God, in the heavens above, and on the earth beneath -- there is none else;

Smith's Literal Translation
And know thou this day, and turn back to thy heart, that Jehovah he is God in the heavens from above and upon the earth underneath: and none yet.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Know therefore this day, and think in thy heart that the Lord he is God in heaven above, and in the earth beneath, and there is no other.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, know on this day and consider in your heart, that the Lord himself is God in heaven above, and on earth below, and there is no other.

New American Bible
This is why you must now acknowledge, and fix in your heart, that the LORD is God in the heavens above and on earth below, and that there is no other.

New Revised Standard Version
So acknowledge today and take to heart that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Know therefore this day, and cause your heart to repent, for it is the LORD who is God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath; there is none else besides him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And you will know today and you will change your heart because LORD JEHOVAH is God in Heaven from above and upon the Earth from beneath, and there is none again outside of him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
know this day, and lay it to thy heart, that the LORD, He is God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath; there is none else.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
An thou shalt know this day, and shalt consider in thine heart, that the Lord thy God he is God in heaven above, and on the earth beneath, and there is none else but he.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The LORD Alone is God
38to drive out before you nations greater and mightier than you, and to bring you into their land and give it to you for your inheritance, as it is this day. 39Know therefore this day and take to heart that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other. 40Keep His statutes and commandments, which I am giving you today, so that you and your children after you may prosper, and that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you for all time.…

Cross References
Isaiah 45:5-6
I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will equip you for battle, though you have not known Me, / so that all may know, from where the sun rises to where it sets, that there is none but Me; I am the LORD, and there is no other.

1 Kings 8:60
so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the LORD is God. There is no other!

Psalm 83:18
May they know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, are Most High over all the earth.

Isaiah 44:6
Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me.

Jeremiah 10:10
But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation.

1 Chronicles 29:11-12
Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. / Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.

Exodus 15:11
Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?

Isaiah 46:9
Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me.

Psalm 86:10
For You are great and perform wonders; You alone are God.

2 Samuel 7:22
How great You are, O Lord GOD! For there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears.

John 17:3
Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.

Mark 12:29-32
Jesus replied, “This is the most important: ‘Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One. / Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ / The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.” ...

Romans 3:29-30
Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, / since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.

1 Corinthians 8:4-6
So about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world, and that there is no God but one. / For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many so-called gods and lords), / yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.

Ephesians 4:6
one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.


Treasury of Scripture

Know therefore this day, and consider it in your heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and on the earth beneath: there is none else.

and consider

Deuteronomy 32:29
O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!

1 Chronicles 28:9
And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.

Isaiah 1:3
The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider.

the Lord

Deuteronomy 4:35
Unto thee it was shewed, that thou mightest know that the LORD he is God; there is none else beside him.

Joshua 2:11
And as soon as we had heard these things, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more courage in any man, because of you: for the LORD your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath.

1 Chronicles 29:11
Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.

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Know therefore this day
This phrase emphasizes the urgency and immediacy of understanding and acknowledging the truth being presented. In the context of Deuteronomy, Moses is addressing the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. The call to "know" is not just intellectual but experiential, urging the people to recognize God's sovereignty in their current situation. This echoes the Shema in Deuteronomy 6:4, which calls for a deep, personal acknowledgment of God's oneness and authority.

and take to heart
The instruction to "take to heart" suggests a deep, internalization of the truth. It implies more than mere acknowledgment; it requires a transformation of one's inner being and actions. In Hebrew culture, the heart is the center of thought and decision-making, not just emotion. This aligns with Proverbs 3:5, which advises trusting in the Lord with all one's heart, indicating a comprehensive commitment to God's will.

that the LORD is God
This declaration affirms the monotheistic belief central to Israel's faith. The use of "LORD" (YHWH) signifies the covenant name of God, highlighting His personal relationship with Israel. This statement stands in contrast to the polytheistic beliefs of surrounding nations. It is a foundational truth reiterated throughout Scripture, such as in Isaiah 45:5, where God declares there is no other god besides Him.

in heaven above and on the earth below
This phrase underscores God's omnipresence and sovereignty over all creation. It reflects the ancient Near Eastern understanding of the cosmos, where heaven and earth encompass all of existence. This comprehensive dominion is echoed in Psalm 115:3, which states that God does whatever pleases Him in heaven and on earth, affirming His ultimate authority and control.

there is no other
The exclusivity of God is a central theme in the Old Testament, emphasizing that no other gods exist besides YHWH. This is a direct challenge to the idolatry prevalent in the ancient world. The assertion is prophetic, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who declares in John 14:6 that He is the way, the truth, and the life, affirming the singular path to God through Him. This exclusivity is a call to faithfulness and loyalty to God alone, as seen in the first commandment (Exodus 20:3).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The speaker of this verse, Moses is addressing the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. He is reminding them of the covenant and the uniqueness of God.

2. Israelites
The audience of Moses' message, the Israelites are God's chosen people, who have been delivered from Egypt and are about to enter Canaan.

3. Heaven and Earth
These terms emphasize the totality of God's dominion and sovereignty, indicating that God's authority extends over all creation.

4. Promised Land (Canaan)
The land that God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The Israelites are on the brink of entering this land.

5. Covenant
The agreement between God and Israel, which includes the laws and commandments given to them. This verse is a reminder of their commitment to God alone.
Teaching Points
The Uniqueness of God
Recognize and affirm the uniqueness of God in your life. There is no other being worthy of worship and devotion. This acknowledgment should shape our priorities and decisions.

God's Sovereignty
Understand that God's authority extends over all creation. Trust in His control over both the heavens and the earth, which provides comfort and assurance in times of uncertainty.

Wholehearted Devotion
Take to heart the call to love and serve God with all your being. This involves a daily commitment to live according to His commandments and to seek His will in all aspects of life.

Covenant Relationship
Reflect on the covenant relationship we have with God through Jesus Christ. Just as the Israelites were called to be faithful to their covenant, we are called to live in faithfulness to the New Covenant.

Witness to Others
Let the knowledge of God's uniqueness and sovereignty be a testimony to others. Share the truth of who God is with those around you, living as a light in a world that often acknowledges many gods.(39) Know therefore . . . and consider.--"Consider," i.e., reckon (the word for "impute" and "account" in St. Paul's argument to the Romans). Do not indulge any polytheistic notions regarding the Deity. "To us there is but One God." If every nation has its separate deity, how is it that Jehovah controls them all? His various dealings with Egyptians, Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Amorites, as well as with Israelites and Canaanites, mark Him as Lord of all. "There is none else." There are no more gods; if you desire to leave Him behind, there is no one else to serve. Compare Isaiah 44:8 : "Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no Rock. I know not any."

Verse 39. - Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, etc.; literally, bring back into thy heart. "Because we cannot lay hold of spiritual things in thought instantly in a moment, God commands to make them to revert, i.e. again and again to recall them to the mind" (Bechai, fol. 194 b).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Know therefore
וְיָדַעְתָּ֣ (wə·yā·ḏa‘·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3045: To know

this day
הַיּ֗וֹם (hay·yō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

and take
וַהֲשֵׁבֹתָ֮ (wa·hă·šê·ḇō·ṯā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

heart
לְבָבֶךָ֒ (lə·ḇā·ḇe·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart

that
כִּ֤י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the LORD
יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

is God
הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

in heaven
בַּשָּׁמַ֣יִם (baš·šā·ma·yim)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky

above
מִמַּ֔עַל (mim·ma·‘al)
Preposition-m | Adverb
Strong's 4605: The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top

and on
וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the earth
הָאָ֖רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

below;
מִתָּ֑חַת (mit·tā·ḥaṯ)
Preposition-m
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of

there is no
אֵ֖ין (’ên)
Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

other.
עֽוֹד׃ (‘ō·wḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more


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