Deuteronomy 5:28 And the LORD heard the words you spoke to me, and He said to me, "I have heard the words that these people have spoken to you. They have done well in all that they have spoken.

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New International Version
The LORD heard you when you spoke to me, and the LORD said to me, “I have heard what this people said to you. Everything they said was good.

New Living Translation
“The LORD heard the request you made to me. And he said, ‘I have heard what the people said to you, and they are right.

English Standard Version
“And the LORD heard your words, when you spoke to me. And the LORD said to me, ‘I have heard the words of this people, which they have spoken to you. They are right in all that they have spoken.

Berean Standard Bible
And the LORD heard the words you spoke to me, and He said to me, “I have heard the words that these people have spoken to you. They have done well in all that they have spoken.

King James Bible
And the LORD heard the voice of your words, when ye spake unto me; and the LORD said unto me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken unto thee: they have well said all that they have spoken.

New King James Version
“Then the LORD heard the voice of your words when you spoke to me, and the LORD said to me: ‘I have heard the voice of the words of this people which they have spoken to you. They are right in all that they have spoken.

New American Standard Bible
“Now the LORD heard the sound of your words when you spoke to me, and the LORD said to me, ‘I have heard the sound of the words of this people which they have spoken to you. They have done well in all that they have spoken.

NASB 1995
“The LORD heard the voice of your words when you spoke to me, and the LORD said to me, ‘I have heard the voice of the words of this people which they have spoken to you. They have done well in all that they have spoken.

NASB 1977
“And the LORD heard the voice of your words when you spoke to me, and the LORD said to me, ‘I have heard the voice of the words of this people which they have spoken to you. They have done well in all that they have spoken.

Legacy Standard Bible
“And Yahweh heard the voice of your words when you spoke to me, and Yahweh said to me, ‘I have heard the voice of the words of this people which they have spoken to you. They have done well in all that they have spoken.

Amplified Bible
“The LORD heard your words when you spoke to me, and the LORD said to me, ‘I have heard the words of this people which they have spoken to you. They have done well in all that they have spoken.

Christian Standard Bible
“The LORD heard your words when you spoke to me. He said to me, ‘I have heard the words that these people have spoken to you. Everything they have said is right.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD heard your words when you spoke to me. He said to me, ‘I have heard the words that these people have spoken to you. Everything they have said is right.

American Standard Version
And Jehovah heard the voice of your words, when ye spake unto me; and Jehovah said unto me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken unto thee: they have well said all that they have spoken.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD heard you and said: Moses, I heard what the people said to you, and I approve.

English Revised Version
And the LORD heard the voice of your words, when ye spake unto me; and the LORD said unto me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken unto thee: they have well said all that they have spoken.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When the LORD heard the words that you spoke to me, he said, "I have heard what these people said to you. Everything they said was good.

Good News Translation
"When the LORD heard this, he said to me, 'I have heard what these people said, and they are right.

International Standard Version
"The LORD heard what you said. He told me: 'I've heard what this people said. Everything they said was good.

Majority Standard Bible
And the LORD heard the words you spoke to me, and He said to me, “I have heard the words that these people have spoken to you. They have done well in all that they have spoken.

NET Bible
When the LORD heard you speaking to me, he said to me, "I have heard what these people have said to you--they have spoken well.

New Heart English Bible
The LORD heard the voice of your words, when you spoke to me; and the LORD said to me, "I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken to you: they have well said all that they have spoken.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD heard the voice of your words, when ye spoke to me; and the LORD said to me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoke to thee: they have well said all that they have spoken.

World English Bible
Yahweh heard the voice of your words when you spoke to me; and Yahweh said to me, “I have heard the voice of the words of this people which they have spoken to you. They have well said all that they have spoken.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And YHWH hears the voice of your words in your speaking to me, and YHWH says to me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people which they have spoken to you; they have done well [in] all that they have spoken.

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah heareth the voice of your words, in your speaking unto me, and Jehovah saith unto me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people which they have spoken unto thee; they have done well in all that they have spoken.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah will hear the voice of your words in your speaking to me; and Jehovah will say to me, I heard the voice of the words of this people that they spake to thee: they did well all that they spake.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And when the Lord had heard this, he said to me: I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they spoke to thee: they have spoken all things well.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But when the Lord had heard this, he said to me: ‘I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they spoke to you. All this, they have spoken well.

New American Bible
The LORD heard your words as you were speaking to me and said to me, I have heard the words these people have spoken to you, which are all well said.

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD heard your words when you spoke to me, and the LORD said to me: “I have heard the words of this people, which they have spoken to you; they are right in all that they have spoken.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And the LORD heard the voice of your words, when you spoke to me; and the LORD said to me, I have heard the voice of the people and the words which they have spoken to you; they have well said all that they have spoken.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH heard the voice of your answer as you spoke to me, and LORD JEHOVAH said to me: ‘I have heard the voice of this people and the response that they spoke to you; everything that they spoke is good.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD heard the voice of your words, when ye spoke unto me; and the LORD said unto me: 'I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken unto thee; they have well said all that they have spoken.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord heard the voice of your words as ye spoke to me; and the Lord said to me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, even all things that they have said to thee. They have well said all that they have spoken.

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Audio Bible

Context

Moses Intercedes for the People
…27Go near and listen to all that the LORD our God says. Then you can tell us everything the LORD our God tells you; we will listen and obey.” 28And the LORD heard the words you spoke to me, and He said to me, “I have heard the words that these people have spoken to you. They have done well in all that they have spoken. 29If only they had such a heart to fear Me and keep all My commandments always, so that it might be well with them and with their children forever.…

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Cross References

Exodus 19:8
And all the people answered together, “We will do everything that the LORD has spoken.” So Moses brought their words back to the LORD.

Exodus 24:3
When Moses came and told the people all the words and ordinances of the LORD, they all responded with one voice: “All the words that the LORD has spoken, we will do.”

Exodus 24:7
Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it to the people, who replied, “All that the LORD has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient.”

Deuteronomy 18:17
Then the LORD said to me, “They have spoken well.

Deuteronomy 4:1
Hear now, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances I am teaching you to follow, so that you may live and may enter and take possession of the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving you.

Deuteronomy 6:3
Hear, O Israel, and be careful to observe them, so that you may prosper and multiply greatly in a land flowing with milk and honey, just as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has promised you.

Deuteronomy 12:28
Be careful to obey all these things I command you, so that it may always go well with you and your children after you, because you will be doing what is good and right in the eyes of the LORD your God.

Joshua 24:24
So the people said to Joshua, “We will serve the LORD our God and obey His voice.”

1 Samuel 8:7
And the LORD said to Samuel, “Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you. For it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected Me as their king.

1 Kings 3:10
Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request.

2 Kings 22:18-20
But as for the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, tell him that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘As for the words that you heard, / because your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before the LORD when you heard what I spoke against this place and against its people, that they would become a desolation and a curse, and because you have torn your clothes and wept before Me, I have heard you,’ declares the LORD. / ‘Therefore I will indeed gather you to your fathers, and you will be gathered to your grave in peace. Your eyes will not see all the calamity that I will bring on this place.’” So they brought her answer back to the king.

Nehemiah 9:13-14
You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments. / You revealed to them Your holy Sabbath and gave them commandments and statutes and laws through Your servant Moses.

Psalm 81:13-14
If only My people would listen to Me, if Israel would follow My ways, / how soon I would subdue their enemies and turn My hand against their foes!

Isaiah 48:18
If only you had paid attention to My commandments, your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like waves of the sea.

Jeremiah 7:23
but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you.

Treasury of Scripture

And the LORD heard the voice of your words, when you spoke to me; and the LORD said to me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken to you: they have well said all that they have spoken.

They have will said all

Deuteronomy 18:17
And the LORD said unto me, They have well spoken that which they have spoken.

Numbers 27:7
The daughters of Zelophehad speak right: thou shalt surely give them a possession of an inheritance among their father's brethren; and thou shalt cause the inheritance of their father to pass unto them.

Numbers 36:5
And Moses commanded the children of Israel according to the word of the LORD, saying, The tribe of the sons of Joseph hath said well.

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Deuteronomy 5

1. The covenant in Horeb
6. The ten commandments
23. At the people's request Moses receives the law from God

Berean Study Bible

And the LORD heard your words
The phrase emphasizes the omniscience and attentiveness of God. In Hebrew, "LORD" is "YHWH," the sacred name of God, signifying His eternal presence and covenantal faithfulness. The act of hearing indicates God's active engagement with His people, affirming that He is not a distant deity but one who listens and responds to His covenant community. This reflects the intimate relationship between God and Israel, where communication is reciprocal.

when you spoke to me
This phrase highlights the mediatory role of Moses. In the context of Deuteronomy, Moses serves as the intermediary between God and the Israelites. Historically, this underscores the theocratic leadership structure where God communicates His will through chosen prophets. Moses' role is pivotal, as he conveys the divine message to the people, ensuring that God's instructions are clearly understood and followed.

and the LORD said to me
Here, the narrative shifts to divine revelation. The repetition of "LORD" underscores the authority and reliability of the message. In the Hebrew tradition, God's spoken word is powerful and creative, as seen in the creation narrative. This phrase assures the Israelites that the instructions and feedback they receive are not merely human opinions but divinely sanctioned guidance.

I have heard the words of this people
This acknowledgment by God signifies His awareness of the people's concerns and desires. The phrase "this people" can be seen as both a term of endearment and a reminder of their collective identity as God's chosen nation. It reflects God's patience and willingness to engage with His people, even when they express fear or doubt, as seen in their reaction to the giving of the Law at Sinai.

which they have spoken to you
This phrase reiterates the communication chain from the people to Moses and then to God. It highlights the importance of communal dialogue in the covenant relationship. The Israelites' words, likely expressing fear and reverence for God's majesty, are taken seriously by God, demonstrating His respect for their agency and voice.

They have done well in all that they have spoken
This commendation from God is significant. It suggests that the people's response, likely one of reverence and a request for Moses to mediate, aligns with God's expectations. The phrase "done well" indicates approval and suggests that their acknowledgment of God's holiness and their own limitations is appropriate. This approval serves as an encouragement for the Israelites to continue in obedience and reverence, reinforcing the covenant relationship. Historically, this moment is pivotal as it sets the stage for the reiteration of the Law, emphasizing the importance of a heart posture that is receptive to God's commands.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(28-31) And the Lord heard the voice of your words . . .--The Divine comment on the words of the people is recorded only in Deuteronomy; but in order to obtain a complete record of it, we must refer to Deuteronomy 18:18-19. It will appear by comparison of the two passages that the promise of the prophet like unto Moses was given at this very time: "They have well said all that they have spoken. I will raise them up a prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in His mouth." It is not a little remarkable that He who gave the Law from Sinai "in blackness and darkness and tempest" should, on that very day, acknowledge the need of a different form of teaching for His people, and should promise it then and there. But it must not be forgotten that He "whose voice then shook the earth" is the very same Person who "speaketh from heaven" now. He who pronounced the Law in the letter writes it on the heart by His Spirit. The Angel of the covenant and the Prophet like unto Moses are one. He who gave the Law on Sinai died under it on Calvary, and provided for its observance for ever.

(29) O that there were such an heart in them.--Literally, Who will give that there shall be this heart in them, to fear me, and to keep all my commandments all the days? He who asked the question has also supplied the, answer: "I will put my laws in their hearts, and in their minds will I write them." Or, more exactly, in Hebrews 8:10, "Giving my laws into their understanding, I will also write them upon their hearts." The need of a Mediator like themselves was well stated by the people; it was also met by Him who said, "They have well said all that they have spoken."

Pulpit Commentary

Verses 28, 29. - The words of God in reply to those of the people are not given in Exodus; here they are fittingly inserted God approved of their words because they expressed a proper reverence and m due sense on their part of the unworthiness of sinful men to come into the presence of the great and holy God; but knowing their fickleness, and proneness to forget and depart from him, he added, Oh that there were such an heart in them that they would fear me and keep all my commandments always! God looks upon the heart, and will accept no service or worship that is not rendered from the heart. Only they who do his will from the heart (Ephesians 6:6) really fear and keep his commandments. The tongue may sometimes promise what the heart does not guarantee; and so when the occasion that provoked the utterance has passed, the whole may be forgotten, and the promise never be fulfilled.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

And the LORD
יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

heard
וַיִּשְׁמַ֤ע (way·yiš·ma‘)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

the words
דִּבְרֵיכֶ֔ם (diḇ·rê·ḵem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

you spoke
בְּדַבֶּרְכֶ֖ם (bə·ḏab·ber·ḵem)
Preposition-b | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

to me,
אֵלָ֑י (’ê·lāy)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

and [He]
יְהוָ֜ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

said
וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to me,
אֵלַ֗י (’ê·lay)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

“I have heard
שָׁ֠מַעְתִּי (ma‘·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

the words
דִּבְרֵ֜י (diḇ·rê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

that
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

these
הַזֶּה֙ (haz·zeh)
Article | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

people
הָעָ֤ם (hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

have spoken
דִּבְּר֣וּ (dib·bə·rū)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

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

They have done well
הֵיטִ֖יבוּ (hê·ṭî·ḇū)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3190: To be good, well, glad, or pleasing

in all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

that
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

they have spoken.
דִּבֵּֽרוּ׃ (dib·bê·rū)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

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