Deuteronomy 30:14
New International Version
No, the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it.

New Living Translation
No, the message is very close at hand; it is on your lips and in your heart so that you can obey it.

English Standard Version
But the word is very near you. It is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you can do it.

Berean Standard Bible
But the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may obey it.

King James Bible
But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.

New King James Version
But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, that you may do it.

New American Standard Bible
On the contrary, the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, that you may follow it.

NASB 1995
“But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, that you may observe it.

NASB 1977
“But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, that you may observe it.

Legacy Standard Bible
But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, that you may do it.

Amplified Bible
But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may obey it.

Christian Standard Bible
But the message is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may follow it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But the message is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may follow it.

American Standard Version
But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.

Contemporary English Version
No, these commands are nearby and you know them by heart. All you have to do is obey!

English Revised Version
But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
No, these words are very near you. They're in your mouth and in your heart so that you will obey them.

Good News Translation
No, it is here with you. You know it and can quote it, so now obey it.

International Standard Version
No, the word is very near you—it's within your mouth and heart for you to attain."

Majority Standard Bible
But the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may obey it.

NET Bible
For the thing is very near you--it is in your mouth and in your mind so that you can do it.

New Heart English Bible
But the word is very near to you; it is in your mouth and in your heart and in your hand, so that you can do it.

Webster's Bible Translation
But the word is very nigh to thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.

World English Bible
But the word is very near to you, in your mouth and in your heart, that you may do it.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For the word is very near to you, in your mouth, and in your heart—to do it.

Young's Literal Translation
For very near unto thee is the word, in thy mouth, and in thy heart -- to do it.

Smith's Literal Translation
For the word is very near to thee in thy mouth and in thy heart to do it.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth and in thy heart, that thou mayst do it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Instead, the word is near to you, in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may do it.

New American Bible
No, it is something very near to you, in your mouth and in your heart, to do it.

New Revised Standard Version
No, the word is very near to you; it is in your mouth and in your heart for you to observe.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, that you may do it.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
But it is near to you, the very word in your mouth and in your heart to do it.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The word is very near thee, in thy mouth, and in thine heart, and in thine hands to do it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Choice of Life or Death
13And it is not beyond the sea, that you should need to ask, ‘Who will cross the sea to get it for us and proclaim it, that we may obey it?’ 14But the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may obey it. 15See, I have set before you today life and goodness, as well as death and disaster.…

Cross References
Romans 10:8
But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming:

Jeremiah 31:33
“But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.

Psalm 119:11
I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.

Isaiah 51:7
Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.

Proverbs 3:3
Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.

Hebrews 8:10
For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.

Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Ezekiel 36:26-27
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances.

James 1:21-22
Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls. / Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.

John 15:7
If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

Psalm 37:31
The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.

2 Corinthians 3:3
It is clear that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.

Matthew 12:34
You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.

Luke 6:45
The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.

Psalm 40:8
I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”


Treasury of Scripture

But the word is very near to you, in your mouth, and in your heart, that you may do it.

very

Ezekiel 2:5
And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, (for they are a rebellious house,) yet shall know that there hath been a prophet among them.

Ezekiel 33:33
And when this cometh to pass, (lo, it will come,) then shall they know that a prophet hath been among them.

Luke 10:11,12
Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you…

mouth

Jeremiah 12:2
Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root: they grow, yea, they bring forth fruit: thou art near in their mouth, and far from their reins.

Ezekiel 33:31
And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness.

Matthew 7:21
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

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But the word
The term "word" in this context refers to the divine commandments and teachings given by God to the Israelites. In Hebrew, the word is "dabar," which encompasses not only spoken words but also the essence and power of God's communication. Historically, this reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, emphasizing that His instructions are not distant or inaccessible but are meant to be an integral part of their lives.

is very near you
The phrase "very near" underscores the accessibility and immediacy of God's commandments. In Hebrew, "karov" means near or close, suggesting that God's word is not hidden or far off but is readily available to the believer. This nearness implies that God's guidance is not only accessible but also personal, inviting a close relationship with Him. Archaeologically, this reflects the ancient Near Eastern understanding of covenants, where the terms were meant to be internalized by the parties involved.

in your mouth
The expression "in your mouth" signifies the importance of verbal confession and proclamation of God's word. In the Hebrew tradition, speaking the word was a way of internalizing and affirming one's commitment to it. This phrase suggests that God's commandments should be so familiar that they are naturally spoken and shared, reflecting a life lived in accordance with His will. Historically, this aligns with the Jewish practice of reciting the Shema, a daily declaration of faith.

and in your heart
The heart, or "lev" in Hebrew, is considered the center of thought, emotion, and will. Having God's word in one's heart implies a deep, internalized understanding and commitment. This phrase highlights the necessity of not just intellectual assent but heartfelt devotion and love for God's commandments. Scripturally, this echoes the call for a transformation that goes beyond external observance to a genuine, inner change.

so that you may obey it
The ultimate purpose of having the word near, in the mouth, and in the heart is obedience. The Hebrew word for obey, "shama," also means to hear or listen, indicating that true obedience involves attentive listening and responsive action. This phrase emphasizes that God's commandments are not burdensome but are given to guide and bless His people. Historically, this reflects the covenantal expectation that Israel would live in a way that reflects God's holiness and righteousness.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the word [is]
הַדָּבָ֖ר (had·dā·ḇār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

very
מְאֹ֑ד (mə·’ōḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily

near
קָר֥וֹב (qā·rō·wḇ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7138: Near

you,
אֵלֶ֛יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

in your mouth
בְּפִ֥יךָ (bə·p̄î·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

and in your heart,
וּבִֽלְבָבְךָ֖ (ū·ḇil·ḇā·ḇə·ḵā)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart

so that you may obey it.
לַעֲשֹׂתֽוֹ׃ (la·‘ă·śō·ṯōw)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make


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