KJV ORIGINAL
Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
It's not across the ocean, so that you would need to ask, 'Who will cross the sea for us and bring it back to us, so we can hear it and obey it?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is emphasizing that God's commands aren't impossibly far away or difficult to access - you don't need someone to travel across distant oceans to find them for you.
📚 Historical Context
Moses is speaking to the Israelites just before they enter the Promised Land, referring to God's law and commandments. In ancient times, crossing seas was extremely dangerous and difficult, representing something nearly impossible to obtain. Moses is reassuring them that following God's ways isn't as hard as they might think.
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