KJV ORIGINAL
But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But the word is very close to you—it's in your mouth and in your heart, so that you can obey it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that His word isn't far away or impossible to follow—it's already within you, ready to be spoken and lived out.
📚 Historical Context
Moses spoke these words to the Israelites just before they entered the Promised Land, emphasizing that God's commands weren't mysterious or unreachable. He was contrasting this accessibility with the common ancient belief that divine wisdom was hidden in the heavens or across distant seas. This was part of Moses' final speech, encouraging the people that they could actually live according to God's law.
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