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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/4.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />but all of you who held fast to the LORD your God are still alive today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But all of you who were faithful to the LORD your God are still alive today—every one of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But you who held fast to the LORD your God are all alive today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But you who held fast to the LORD your God are alive to this day, every one of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But ye that did cleave unto the LORD your God <i>are</i> alive every one of you this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But you who held fast to the LORD your God <i>are</i> alive today, every one of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But you who clung to the LORD your God are alive today, every one of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But you who held fast to the LORD your God are alive today, every one of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But you who held fast to the LORD your God are alive today, every one of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But you who clung to Yahweh your God are alive today, every one of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />but you who held tightly to the LORD your God are alive today, every one of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But you who have remained faithful to the LORD your God are all alive today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But you who have remained faithful to the LORD your God are all alive today. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But ye that did cleave unto Jehovah your God are alive every one of you this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But all of you that were faithful to the LORD your God are still alive today. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But ye that did cleave unto the LORD your God are alive every one of you this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But you were loyal to the LORD your God and are still alive today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />but those of you who were faithful to the LORD your God are still alive today. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But all of you who are clinging to the LORD your God are alive today. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But you who held fast to the LORD your God are alive to this day, every one of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But you who remained faithful to the LORD your God are still alive to this very day, every one of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But you who were faithful to the LORD your God are all alive this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But ye who adhered to the LORD your God, are alive every one of you this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But you who were faithful to Yahweh your God are all alive today. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and you who are cleaving to your God YHWH [are] alive today—all of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and ye who are cleaving to Jehovah your God, are alive, all of you, to-day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And ye cleaving to Jehovah your God, are living all of you this day.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But you that adhere to the Lord your God, are all alive until this present day. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But you who adhere to the Lord your God are all still alive, to the present day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />but you, who held fast to the LORD, your God, are all alive today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />while those of you who held fast to the LORD your God are all alive today.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But you who did cleave to the LORD your God are all alive this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And you, because you were joined to LORD JEHOVAH your God, behold, you are alive, all of you, until today.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But ye that did cleave unto the LORD your God are alive every one of you this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But ye that kept close to the Lord your God are all alive to-day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/4-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=1132" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/4.htm">An Exhortation to Obedience</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>Your eyes have seen what the LORD did at Baal-peor, for the LORD your God destroyed from among you all who followed Baal of Peor. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tem (Conj-w:: Pro-2mp) -- You (masc. sing.). ">But you</a> <a href="/hebrew/1695.htm" title="1695: had·də·ḇê·qîm (Art:: Adj-ms) -- A clinging, cleaving. From dabaq; adhering.">who held fast</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem (N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">your God</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ḥay·yîm (N-mp) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">are alive</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">to this day,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kul·lə·ḵem (N-msc:: 2mp) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">every one of you.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>See, I have taught you statutes and ordinances just as the LORD my God has commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land that you are about to enter and possess.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-4.htm">John 15:4-7</a></span><br />Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. / I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. / If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/23-8.htm">Joshua 23:8</a></span><br />Instead, you shall hold fast to the LORD your God, as you have done to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-68.htm">John 6:68-69</a></span><br />Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. / We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-14.htm">Psalm 91:14</a></span><br />“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/11-23.htm">Acts 11:23</a></span><br />When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-38.htm">Romans 8:38-39</a></span><br />For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, / neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-17.htm">1 Corinthians 6:17</a></span><br />But he who unites himself with the Lord is one with Him in spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-8.htm">James 4:8</a></span><br />Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-22.htm">Hebrews 10:22</a></span><br />let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-24.htm">1 John 2:24</a></span><br />As for you, let what you have heard from the beginning remain in you. If it does, you will also remain in the Son and in the Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">1 John 2:27</a></span><br />And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-24.htm">1 John 3:24</a></span><br />Whoever keeps His commandments remains in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He remains in us: by the Spirit He has given us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-13.htm">1 John 4:13</a></span><br />By this we know that we remain in Him, and He in us: He has given us of His Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jude/1-21.htm">Jude 1:21</a></span><br />keep yourselves in the love of God as you await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5</a></span><br />Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But you that did join to the LORD your God are alive every one of you this day.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/10-20.htm">Deuteronomy 10:20</a></b></br> Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/13-4.htm">Deuteronomy 13:4</a></b></br> Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/22-5.htm">Joshua 22:5</a></b></br> But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law, which Moses the servant of the LORD charged you, to love the LORD your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and to cleave unto him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/17-34.htm">Adhered</a> <a href="/numbers/31-18.htm">Alive</a> <a href="/numbers/36-9.htm">Cleave</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-7.htm">Cleaving</a> <a href="/numbers/30-14.htm">Held</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-46.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-18.htm">Today</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-18.htm">To-Day</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/20-2.htm">Adhered</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-3.htm">Alive</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-20.htm">Cleave</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-22.htm">Cleaving</a> <a href="/joshua/5-10.htm">Held</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-6.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-8.htm">Today</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-8.htm">To-Day</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-1.htm">An exhortation to obedience</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-41.htm">Moses appoints the three cities of refuge on that side of Jordan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-44.htm">Recapitulation</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But you who held fast to the LORD your God</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and loyalty to God. In the context of Deuteronomy, Moses is addressing the Israelites who survived the wilderness journey. Holding fast to the LORD implies a steadfast commitment to His commandments and a rejection of idolatry, which was prevalent among surrounding nations. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/joshua/23-8.htm">Joshua 23:8</a>, where the Israelites are urged to cling to the LORD. The idea of holding fast is also seen in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to remain faithful to Christ (<a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Hebrews 10:23</a>).<p><b>are alive to this day,</b><br>The survival of those who remained faithful is a testament to God's protection and blessing. Historically, this refers to the Israelites who did not succumb to the idolatry and rebellion that led to the deaths of many in the wilderness, such as in the incident of Baal Peor (Numbers 25). This survival is a physical manifestation of God's covenant promises, showing that obedience leads to life. Theologically, it prefigures the eternal life promised to believers who remain faithful to God through Christ (<a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28</a>).<p><b>every one of you.</b><br>This phrase underscores the inclusivity of God's promise and faithfulness. Every individual who remained loyal to God was preserved, highlighting the personal nature of God's covenant relationship with His people. It serves as a reminder that God's promises are not just for a select few but for all who are faithful. This is consistent with the New Testament teaching that salvation through Christ is available to all who believe (<a href="/romans/10-13.htm">Romans 10:13</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, delivering God's laws and commandments to the people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who are being addressed by Moses in this passage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, who delivered them from Egypt and gave them His laws.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_sinai.htm">Mount Sinai</a></b><br>The place where God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses, symbolizing His covenant with Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a></b><br>The setting of the Israelites' journey, where they faced trials and learned to trust in God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_god_brings_life.htm">Faithfulness to God Brings Life</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites who held fast to God were preserved, our spiritual vitality depends on our steadfastness in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_clinging_to_god.htm">The Importance of Clinging to God</a></b><br>In a world full of distractions and temptations, believers are called to cling to God, ensuring that their relationship with Him remains the priority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>The survival of those who held fast to God is a testament to His faithfulness. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises to us as well.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_of_believers.htm">Community of Believers</a></b><br>The collective faithfulness of the Israelites serves as a reminder of the strength found in a community that holds fast to God together.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/endurance_in_trials.htm">Endurance in Trials</a></b><br>The wilderness journey was a time of testing for the Israelites. Similarly, our trials can strengthen our faith as we hold fast to God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_lessons_does_moses_teach_in_deut..htm">What lessons does Moses teach in Deuteronomy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_deut._6_4_align_with_the_trinity.htm">How can Deuteronomy 6:4, declaring 'the LORD is one,' be reconciled with later Christian concepts of the Trinity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_deut_5_2-3_with_ancestors.htm">Deuteronomy 5:2-3 says the covenant was made with the present generation, yet other passages imply it was made with their ancestors; how do we reconcile this?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_isaiah_56_3-5_and_deut._23_1_conflict.htm">Does Isaiah 56:3-5 contradict Deuteronomy 23:1 by allowing eunuchs into God's congregation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/4-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But you</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַתֶּם֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’at·tem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who held fast</span><br /><span class="heb">הַדְּבֵקִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(had·də·ḇê·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1695.htm">Strong's 1695: </a> </span><span class="str2">A clinging, cleaving</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּיהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהֵיכֶ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[are] alive</span><br /><span class="heb">חַיִּ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥay·yîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to this day,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיּֽוֹם׃</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">every one of you.</span><br /><span class="heb">כֻּלְּכֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(kul·lə·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/4-4.htm">Deuteronomy 4:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/4-4.htm">Deuteronomy 4:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/4-4.htm">Deuteronomy 4:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/4-4.htm">Deuteronomy 4:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/4-4.htm">Deuteronomy 4:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/4-4.htm">Deuteronomy 4:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/4-4.htm">Deuteronomy 4:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/4-4.htm">Deuteronomy 4:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/4-4.htm">Deuteronomy 4:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/4-4.htm">Deuteronomy 4:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/4-4.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 4:4 But you who did cleave to Yahweh (Deut. 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