Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Ask now about the former days, long before your time, from the day God created human beings on the earth; ask from one end of the heavens to the other. Has anything so great as this ever happened, or has anything like it ever been heard of? New Living Translation “Now search all of history, from the time God created people on the earth until now, and search from one end of the heavens to the other. Has anything as great as this ever been seen or heard before? English Standard Version “For ask now of the days that are past, which were before you, since the day that God created man on the earth, and ask from one end of heaven to the other, whether such a great thing as this has ever happened or was ever heard of. Berean Standard Bible Indeed, 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? Berean Literal Bible For ask now concerning the days that are past, which were before you since the day that God created man on the earth, and from one end of the heavens and to the other of the heavens, whether there has been as this great thing, or has there been heard like it? King James Bible For ask now of the days that are past, which were before thee, since the day that God created man upon the earth, and ask from the one side of heaven unto the other, whether there hath been any such thing as this great thing is, or hath been heard like it? New King James Version “For ask now concerning the days that are past, which were before you, since the day that God created man on the earth, and ask from one end of heaven to the other, whether any great thing like this has happened, or anything like it has been heard. New American Standard Bible “Indeed, ask now about the earlier days that were before your time, since the day that God created mankind on the earth, and inquire from one end of the heavens to the other. Has anything been done like this great thing, or has anything been heard like it? NASB 1995 “Indeed, ask now concerning the former days which were before you, since the day that God created man on the earth, and inquire from one end of the heavens to the other. Has anything been done like this great thing, or has anything been heard like it? NASB 1977 “Indeed, ask now concerning the former days which were before you, since the day that God created man on the earth, and inquire from one end of the heavens to the other. Has anything been done like this great thing, or has anything been heard like it? Legacy Standard Bible “Indeed, ask now concerning the former days which were before you, since the day that God created man on the earth, and inquire from one end of the heavens to the other. Has anything been done like this great thing, or has anything been heard like it? Amplified Bible “Indeed, ask now about the days that are past, [those days] which were before you, since the day that God created man on the earth, and ask from one end of the heavens to the other. Has anything been done like this great thing, or has anything been heard like it? Berean Annotated Bible Indeed, ask now from one end of the heavens to the other about the days that long preceded you, from the day that God {Elohim} created man on earth: Has anything as great as this ever happened or been reported? Christian Standard Bible “Indeed, ask about the earlier days that preceded you, from the day God created mankind on the earth and from one end of the heavens to the other: Has anything like this great event ever happened, or has anything like it been heard of? Holman Christian Standard Bible Indeed, ask about the earlier days that preceded you, from the day God created man on the earth and from one end of the heavens to the other: Has anything like this great event ever happened, or has anything like it been heard of? American Standard Version For ask now of the days that are past, which were before thee, since the day that God created man upon the earth, and from the one end of heaven unto the other, whether there hath been any such thing as this great thing is, or hath been heard like it? English Revised Version For ask now of the days that are past, which were before thee, since the day that God created man upon the earth, and from the one end of heaven unto the other, whether there hath been any such thing as this great thing is, or hath been heard like it? GOD'S WORD® Translation Search the distant past, long before your time. Start from the very day God created people on earth. Search from one end of heaven to the other. Has anything as great as this ever happened before, or has anything like it ever been heard of? Good News Translation "Search the past, the time before you were born, all the way back to the time when God created human beings on the earth. Search the entire earth. Has anything as great as this ever happened before? Has anyone ever heard of anything like this? International Standard Version "Indeed, ask from one end of the heavens to the other about days of old, before your time, when God created mankind on the earth. Did we ever have anything as great as this, or ever hear of anything like it? NET Bible Indeed, ask about the distant past, starting from the day God created humankind on the earth, and ask from one end of heaven to the other, whether there has ever been such a great thing as this, or even a rumor of it. New Heart English Bible For ask now of the days that are past, which were before you, since the day that God created humankind on the earth, and from the one end of the sky to the other, whether there has been anything as this great thing is, or has been heard like it? Webster's Bible Translation For ask now of the days that are past, which were before thee, since the day that God created man upon the earth, and ask from the one side of heaven to the other, whether there hath been any such thing as this great thing is, or hath been heard like it? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIndeed, 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? World English Bible For ask now of the days that are past, which were before you, since the day that God created man on the earth, and from the one end of the sky to the other, whether there has been anything as great as this thing is, or has been heard like it? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor ask now of the former days which have been before you, from the day that God created man on the earth, and from the [one] end of the heavens even to the [other] end of the heavens, whether there has been as this great thing, or [if anything] has been heard like it. Berean Literal Bible For ask now concerning the days that are past, which were before you since the day that God created man on the earth, and from one end of the heavens and to the other of the heavens, whether there has been as this great thing, or has there been heard like it? Young's Literal Translation For, ask, I pray thee, at the former days which have been before thee, from the day that God prepared man on the earth, and from the one end of the heavens even unto the other end of the heavens, whether there hath been as this great thing -- or hath been heard like it? Smith's Literal Translation For ask now to the former days which were before thee from the day that God created man upon the earth, and from the end of the heavens to the end of the heavens, Has there been as this great word, or was heard like it? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAsk of the days of old, that have been before thy time from the day that God created man upon the earth, from one end of heaven to the other end thereof, if ever there was done the like thing, or it hath been known at any time, Catholic Public Domain Version Inquire concerning the days of antiquity, which were before you, from the day when God created man upon the earth, from one end of heaven to another, if anything similar has ever occurred, or whether any such thing has ever been known, New American Bible Ask now of the days of old, before your time, ever since God created humankind upon the earth; ask from one end of the sky to the other: Did anything so great ever happen before? Was it ever heard of? New Revised Standard Version For ask now about former ages, long before your own, ever since the day that God created human beings on the earth; ask from one end of heaven to the other: has anything so great as this ever happened or has its like ever been heard of? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor ask now about the days that are past, which were before you, since the day that God created man upon the earth, and ask from one end of heaven to the other whether there has been any such thing as this great thing is, or has been heard like it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But ask about the first days that have been before you, from the day that God created man on the Earth, from the ends of Heaven and unto the ends of Heaven, if there was the likes of this great matter, or there was anything heard like it? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For ask now of the days past, which were before thee, since the day that God created man upon the earth, and from the one end of heaven unto the other, whether there hath been any such thing as this great thing is, or hath been heard like it? Brenton Septuagint Translation Ask of the former days which were before thee, from the day when God created man upon the earth, and beginning at the one end of heaven to the other end of heaven, if there has happened any thing like to this great event, if such a thing has been heard: 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?… Cross References Indeed, ask now from one end of the heavens to the other Deuteronomy 30:4 Even if you have been banished to the farthest horizon, He will gather you and return you from there. Psalm 19:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Isaiah 40:26 Lift up your eyes on high: Who created all these? He leads forth the starry host by number; He calls each one by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. about the days that long preceded you, Job 8:8-10 Please inquire of past generations and consider the discoveries of their fathers. / For we were born yesterday and know nothing; our days on earth are but a shadow. / Will they not teach you and tell you, and speak from their understanding? Psalm 77:5-6 I considered the days of old, the years long in the past. / At night I remembered my song; in my heart I mused, and my spirit pondered: Deuteronomy 32:7 Remember the days of old; consider the years long past. Ask your father, and he will tell you, your elders, and they will inform you. from the day that God created man on earth: Genesis 1:26-27 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it.” / So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Genesis 2:7 Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being. Acts 17:26 From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands. Has anything as great as this ever happened or been reported? Exodus 34:10 And the LORD said, “Behold, I am making a covenant. Before all your people I will perform wonders that have never been done in any nation in all the world. All the people among whom you live will see the LORD’s work, for it is an awesome thing that I am doing with you. Joshua 10:14 There has been no day like it before or since, when the LORD listened to the voice of a man, because the LORD fought for Israel. Psalm 78:3-4 that we have heard and known and our fathers have relayed to us. / We will not hide them from their children but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might and the wonders He has performed. Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Isaiah 45:12 It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host. Jeremiah 32:17 “Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You! Psalm 33:6-9 By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth. / He piles up the waters of the sea; He puts the depths into storehouses. / Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him. … Treasury of Scripture For ask now of the days that are past, which were before you, since the day that God created man on the earth, and ask from the one side of heaven to the other, whether there has been any such thing as this great thing is, or has been heard like it? ask now Job 8:8 For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers: Psalm 44:1 To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, Maschil. We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old. Joel 1:2 Hear this, ye old men, and give ear, all ye inhabitants of the land. Hath this been in your days, or even in the days of your fathers? from the one Deuteronomy 30:4 If any of thine be driven out unto the outmost parts of heaven, from thence will the LORD thy God gather thee, and from thence will he fetch thee: Matthew 24:31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. Mark 13:27 And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven. Jump to Previous Created Earth End Heard Heaven Past Side Sky WhetherJump to Next Created Earth End Heard Heaven Past Side Sky WhetherDeuteronomy 4 1. An exhortation to obedience41. Moses appoints the three cities of refuge on that side of Jordan 44. Recapitulation Indeed, ask now from one end of the heavens to the other This phrase emphasizes the vastness and universality of the inquiry. It suggests a comprehensive search across all creation, highlighting the uniqueness of the events being discussed. The heavens often symbolize the entirety of creation in biblical literature, indicating that the question posed is of cosmic significance. This reflects the biblical theme of God's sovereignty over all creation, as seen in passages like Psalm 19:1, which declares the heavens as a testament to God's glory. 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? Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe speaker of this passage, Moses is addressing the Israelites, reminding them of God's unique acts in their history. 2. Israelites The audience of Moses' speech, they are being reminded of their unique relationship with God and His mighty works on their behalf. 3. Creation of Man Refers to the beginning of humanity, highlighting God's sovereignty and creative power. 4. Heavens and Earth Symbolizes the vastness of God's creation, emphasizing the unparalleled nature of God's deeds. 5. Historical Events The passage invites reflection on the historical acts of God, particularly the Exodus and the giving of the Law. Teaching Points The Uniqueness of God's ActsReflect on the unparalleled nature of God's deeds in history, particularly in the creation and redemption of His people. The Importance of Remembering Regularly recall and meditate on God's past faithfulness to strengthen your faith and trust in His future promises. God's Sovereignty and Power Acknowledge God's supreme authority over creation and history, which should lead to worship and reverence. The Call to Inquiry Engage in seeking and understanding God's works and His Word, fostering a deeper relationship with Him. Living in Awe of God Cultivate a sense of awe and wonder at God's mighty acts, allowing it to transform your daily life and perspective. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 4:32?2. How does Deuteronomy 4:32 emphasize God's uniqueness in creation and history? 3. What does Deuteronomy 4:32 teach about God's involvement with humanity? 4. How can we apply the awe of God's works in our daily lives? 5. What scriptural connections highlight God's power from Deuteronomy 4:32 to the New Testament? 6. How does reflecting on God's past deeds strengthen our faith today? 7. How does Deuteronomy 4:32 affirm the uniqueness of God's actions in history? 8. What historical events might Deuteronomy 4:32 be referencing? 9. How does Deuteronomy 4:32 challenge the belief in other gods? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 4? 11. What is the World Mission Society Church of God? 12. Is God in complete control? 13. What defines God's character? 14. How long did creation take? (Genesis 1:31 vs. Genesis 2:4) What Does Deuteronomy 4:32 Mean Indeed, ask now about the days that are past, long before your ownMoses urges Israel to look back further than their own lifetime. God invites His people to search the whole span of human history and see if anything compares to what He has done for them. • Scripture often calls God’s people to remember (Deuteronomy 32:7; Psalm 77:5). • Looking back guards against spiritual amnesia and fuels gratitude, keeping the heart humble before God (Psalm 105:5). • It also reminds each generation that God’s covenant dealings are rooted in real events, not myth or legend. Since the day that God created man on the earth The reference to creation anchors the storyline in a literal beginning (Genesis 1:26–27). • God’s mighty acts are measured from the very first day of human existence; nothing predates His power or surprises Him (Psalm 90:2). • This affirms that history is linear and purposeful, moving from creation toward redemption (Acts 17:24–26). • By invoking creation, Moses underscores that the same God who formed Adam is the One who formed Israel as a nation (Isaiah 43:1). Ask from one end of the heavens to the other The scope is universal—search every culture, every era, every corner of the world. • Heaven spans everything under God’s rule (Psalm 19:6; Jeremiah 31:37). • If no comparable act can be found anywhere, Israel must conclude that their covenant Lord is unique (Deuteronomy 4:39). • This wide-angle view exposes the futility of idols, none of which can match the living God (Isaiah 44:6–8). Whether anything so great has ever happened or has been heard The “great thing” refers chiefly to the exodus, God’s rescue of an entire nation through signs, wonders, and personal revelation (Deuteronomy 4:33–34; Exodus 19:16–20). • No god has ever spoken out of fire to an assembled people (Exodus 20:18–19). • No nation has been redeemed by plagues, a parted sea, and daily miracles (Psalm 78:12–16). • The uniqueness of these events reveals God’s unmatched power and covenant love (2 Samuel 7:23; Isaiah 64:4). • New-covenant believers see an even greater redemption in Christ, yet still rooted in the historical exodus that foreshadowed it (Luke 9:31; 1 Corinthians 10:1–4). summary Deuteronomy 4:32 invites a sweeping investigation of human history, from creation to the present, and declares that nothing rivals God’s mighty redemption of Israel. By grounding the comparison in literal events—creation, exodus, revelation at Sinai—Moses shows that the Lord alone is sovereign, trustworthy, and worthy of exclusive worship. The verse calls every generation to remember, marvel, and remain loyal to the God who acts uniquely and powerfully on behalf of His people. (32) For ask now . . . whether there hath been any such thing.-The same argument is afterwards employed by St. Paul (Romans 11:29) for the restoration of Israel: "for the gifts and calling of God are without repentance," i.e., irrevocable. He did not go and take Him a nation out of the midst of another nation in order to abandon them at last. He never did so much in the way of personal and visible interposition for any people; and He will not forsake the work of His own hands. Moses had proved the truth of what he says here in many scenes of sin and peril averted by his own intercession. (See especially Numbers 14:11-21, and comp. 1Samuel 12:22.)Verses 32-40. - Still more to enforce his warning against apostasy, and urge to obedience and faithful adherence to the service of Jehovah, Moses appeals to what they had already experienced of God's grace in the choosing of them to be his people, in his speaking to them to instruct them, and in the miracles which he had wrought for their deliverance and guidance; grace such as had never been showed before to any nation, or heard of since the creation of the world, and by which those who had experienced it were laid under the deepest obligations of gratitude and duty, to love and serve him by whom it had been showed. With this appeal he closes his first address. Verse 32. - For. This connects the statement that fellows with that which precedes as its cause; it is because Jehovah is a merciful God, that the unparalleled grace showed to Israel had been displayed. The days that are past, etc., i.e. inquire from the earliest time of man's abode on the earth. From the one side of heaven unto the other; search the records of all times and places, whether any so great a thing has ever happened or been heard of.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Indeed,כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction ask שְׁאַל־ (šə·’al-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 7592: To inquire, to request, to demand now נָא֩ (nā) Interjection Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then' from one end וּלְמִקְצֵ֥ה (ū·lə·miq·ṣêh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7097: End, extremity of the heavens הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky to וְעַד־ (wə·‘aḏ-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while [the other] קְצֵ֣ה (qə·ṣêh) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7097: End, extremity about the days לְיָמִ֨ים (lə·yā·mîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day that אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that long רִֽאשֹׁנִ֜ים (ri·šō·nîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rank preceded הָי֣וּ (hā·yū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be you, לְפָנֶ֗יךָ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face from לְמִן־ (lə·min-) Preposition-l Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the day הַיּוֹם֙ (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day that אֲשֶׁר֩ (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that God אֱלֹהִ֤ים ׀ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative created בָּרָ֨א (bā·rā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1254: To create, to cut down, select, feed man אָדָם֙ (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against earth: הָאָ֔רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Has anything as הַזֶּ֔ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that great הַגָּדוֹל֙ (hag·gā·ḏō·wl) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent as this כַּדָּבָ֤ר (kad·dā·ḇār) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause ever happened הֲנִֽהְיָ֗ה (hă·nih·yāh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be or א֖וֹ (’ōw) Conjunction Strong's 176: Desire, if been reported? הֲנִשְׁמַ֥ע (hă·niš·ma‘) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently Links Deuteronomy 4:32 NIVDeuteronomy 4:32 NLT Deuteronomy 4:32 ESV Deuteronomy 4:32 NASB Deuteronomy 4:32 KJV Deuteronomy 4:32 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 4:32 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 4:32 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 4:32 French Bible Deuteronomy 4:32 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 4:32 For ask now of the days that (Deut. 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