Deuteronomy 4:12 nasb — "Then the LORD spoke to you from the midst of the fire; you heard the sound of words, but you saw no form--only a voice.

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""Then the LORD spoke to you from the midst of the fire; you heard the sound of words, but you saw no form--only a voice."

— Deuteronomy 4:12, NASB

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KJV
“And the Lord spake unto you out of the midst of the fire: ye heard the voice of the words, but saw no similitude; only ye heard a voice.”
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ASV
“And Jehovah spake unto you out of the midst of the fire: ye heard the voice of words, but ye saw no form; only ye heard a voice. ”
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WEB
“Yahweh spoke to you out of the midst of the fire: you heard the voice of words, but you saw no form; only [you heard] a voice.”
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NET
“Then the LORD spoke to you from the middle of the fire; you heard speech but you could not see anything– only a voice was heard.”
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DRB
“And the Lord spoke to you from the midst of the fire. You heard the voice of his words, but you saw not any form at all.”
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BBE
“And the voice of the Lord came to you out of the fire: the sound of his words came to your ears but you saw no form; there was nothing but a voice.”
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KJVA
“And the Lord spake unto you out of the midst of the fire: ye heard the voice of the words, but saw no similitude; only ye heard a voice.”
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Deuteronomy 4 — Context

"Only give heed to yourself and keep your soul diligently, so that you do not forget the things which your eyes have seen and they do not depart from your heart all the days of your life; but make them known to your sons and your grandsons.

"Remember the day you stood before the LORD your God at Horeb, when the LORD said to me, 'Assemble the people to Me, that I may let them hear My words so they may learn to fear Me all the days they live on the earth, and that they may teach their children.'

"You came near and stood at the foot of the mountain, and the mountain burned with fire to the very heart of the heavens: darkness, cloud and thick gloom.

"Then the LORD spoke to you from the midst of the fire; you heard the sound of words, but you saw no form--only a voice.

"So He declared to you His covenant which He commanded you to perform, that is, the Ten Commandments; and He wrote them on two tablets of stone.

"The LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that you might perform them in the land where you are going over to possess it.

"So watch yourselves carefully, since you did not see any form on the day the LORD spoke to you at Horeb from the midst of the fire,

Deuteronomy 4:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 4:12 say?

Deuteronomy 4:12 in the NASB reads: “"Then the LORD spoke to you from the midst of the fire; you heard the sound of words, but you saw no form--only a voice.”

Where is Deuteronomy 4:12 in the Bible?

Deuteronomy 4:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 4, verse 12.

Who wrote Deuteronomy?

Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.

What is the book of Deuteronomy about?

Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.

What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?

Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 4:12.

What translation should I read Deuteronomy 4:12 in?

Deuteronomy 4:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Deuteronomy 4:12?

Deuteronomy 4:12 reads (NASB): “"Then the LORD spoke to you from the midst of the fire; you heard the sound of words, but you saw no form--only a voice.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Deuteronomy 4:12 nasb — "Then the LORD spoke to you from the midst of the fire; you heard the sound of words, but you saw no form--only a voice.

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