Deuteronomy 4:30 net — In your distress when all these things happen to you in the latter days, if you return to the LORD your God and obey him

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"In your distress when all these things happen to you in the latter days, if you return to the LORD your God and obey him"

— Deuteronomy 4:30, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 4 — Context

27

Then the LORD will scatter you among the peoples and there will be very few of you among the nations where the LORD will drive you.

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There you will worship gods made by human hands– wood and stone that can neither see, hear, eat, nor smell.

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But if you seek the LORD your God from there, you will find him, if, indeed, you seek him with all your heart and soul.

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In your distress when all these things happen to you in the latter days, if you return to the LORD your God and obey him

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(for he is a merciful God), he will not let you down or destroy you, for he cannot forget the covenant with your ancestors that he confirmed by oath to them.

32

The Uniqueness of Israel’s God 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.

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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?

Deuteronomy 4:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 4:30 say?
Deuteronomy 4:30 in the NET Bible reads: “In your distress when all these things happen to you in the latter days, if you return to the LORD your God and obey him”
Where is Deuteronomy 4:30 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 4:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 4, verse 30.
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 4:30.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 4:30 in?
Deuteronomy 4:30 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 4:30?
Deuteronomy 4:30 reads (NET): “In your distress when all these things happen to you in the latter days, if you return to the LORD your God and obey him” 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.
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