7 What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him?
7 For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the Lord our God is in all things that we call upon him for?
7 For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is to us, whenever we call upon him?
7 Yes. What other great nation has gods that are intimate with them the way God, our God, is with us, always ready to listen to us?
7 For what great nation is there that has God so near to it, as the Lord our God is to us, for whatever reason we may call upon Him?
7 For what great nation has a god as near to them as the Lord our God is near to us whenever we call on him?
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Deuteronomy 4:7
Commentary on Deuteronomy 4:1-23
(Read Deuteronomy 4:1-23)
The power and love of God to Israel are here made the ground and reason of a number of cautions and serious warnings; and although there is much reference to their national covenant, yet all may be applied to those who live under the gospel. What are laws made for but to be observed and obeyed? Our obedience as individuals cannot merit salvation; but it is the only evidence that we are partakers of the gift of God, which is eternal life through Jesus Christ, Considering how many temptations we are compassed with, and what corrupt desires we have in our bosoms, we have great need to keep our hearts with all diligence. Those cannot walk aright, who walk carelessly. Moses charges particularly to take heed of the sin of idolatry. He shows how weak the temptation would be to those who thought aright; for these pretended gods, the sun, moon, and stars, were only blessings which the Lord their God had imparted to all nations. It is absurd to worship them; shall we serve those that were made to serve us? Take heed lest ye forget the covenant of the Lord your God. We must take heed lest at any time we forget our religion. Care, caution, and watchfulness, are helps against a bad memory.