Deuteronomy 4:33
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?

Majority Standard Bible
Has a people ever heard the voice of God speaking out of the fire, as you have, and lived?

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?

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 Version
Has 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 Bible
That 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 Bible
Did 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 1917
Did 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 God
32Indeed, 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…

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Has a people ever heard
This phrase sets the stage for a rhetorical question that emphasizes the uniqueness of Israel's experience. The Hebrew word for "heard" is "שָׁמַע" (shama), which implies not just hearing but understanding and obeying. This highlights the extraordinary nature of the event, as no other nation had experienced such direct communication from God. Historically, this underscores Israel's unique covenant relationship with God, setting them apart as His chosen people.

the voice of God
The "voice of God" is a powerful concept throughout the Bible, often associated with divine authority and revelation. In Hebrew, "קוֹל" (qol) is used for "voice," which can also mean sound or thunder, indicating the majesty and power of God's communication. This phrase reminds us of the Sinai experience, where God's voice was both awe-inspiring and terrifying, reinforcing His holiness and the seriousness of His commandments.

speaking out of the fire
Fire is a recurring symbol of God's presence and purity in the Bible. The Hebrew word "אֵשׁ" (esh) for "fire" signifies both the consuming and purifying aspects of God's nature. The imagery of God speaking from the fire at Mount Sinai is a reminder of His holiness and the transformative power of His presence. Archaeologically, this aligns with ancient Near Eastern theophanies where deities were often associated with natural phenomena, yet the God of Israel is distinct in His moral and covenantal demands.

as you have
This phrase personalizes the experience for the Israelites, emphasizing their direct encounter with God. It serves as a reminder of their unique identity and responsibility as recipients of God's law. The personal nature of this encounter is foundational for Israel's understanding of their covenant relationship with God, which is central to their identity and mission.

and lived?
The concluding phrase underscores the miraculous nature of the event. In ancient times, it was believed that seeing or hearing a deity could result in death due to the overwhelming holiness and power. The fact that the Israelites heard God's voice and lived is a testament to His grace and the special protection afforded to them. This serves as a powerful reminder of God's mercy and the life-giving nature of His word, encouraging believers to approach Him with reverence and gratitude.

Verse 33. - (Cf. ver.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Has a people
עָם֩ (‘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


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