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<a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> Can any living thing hear the voice of the living God from the heart of the fire as we did and yet survive? <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> For who is there of all flesh, that has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of fire as we have, and has still lived? <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For who of all flesh has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the fire, as we have, and survived? <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/5.htm">King James Bible</a> For who is there of all flesh, that hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? <a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/5.htm">New King James Version</a> For who is there of all flesh who has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For who is there of humanity who has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> For who is there of all flesh who has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘For who is there of all flesh, who has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For who is there of all flesh who has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For who is there of all flesh (mankind) who has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For who out of all humanity has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the fire, as we have, and lived? <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For who out of all mankind has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the fire, as we have, and lived? <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> For who is there of all flesh, that hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? <a href="/cev/deuteronomy/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Has anyone else ever heard the only true God speaking from fire, as we have? And even if they have, would they live to tell about it? <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> For who is there of all flesh, that hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Who has ever heard the voice of the living God speak from a fire, as we did, and lived? <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> Has any human being ever lived after hearing the living God speak from a fire? <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> For what mortal man has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the fire like we did, and lived? <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For who of all flesh has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the fire, as we have, and survived? <a href="/net/deuteronomy/5.htm">NET Bible</a> Who is there from the entire human race who has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the middle of the fire as we have, and has lived? <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For who is there of all flesh, that has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For who is there of all flesh that hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? <a href="/web/deuteronomy/5.htm">World English Bible</a> For who is there of all flesh who has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the middle of the fire, as we have, and lived? <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For who of all flesh [is] he who has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire like us, and lives? <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> For who of all flesh is he who hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire like us -- and doth live? <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For who of all flesh that heard the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of the fire like us, and shall live?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> What is all flesh, that it should hear the voice of the living God, who speaketh out of the midst of the fire, as we have heard, and be able to live? <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> What is all flesh, that it would hear the voice of the living God, who speaks from the midst of fire, just as we have heard it, and be able to live? <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/5.htm">New American Bible</a> For what mortal has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of fire, as we have, and lived? <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For who is there of all flesh that has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of fire, as we have, and remained alive?<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For who is there of all flesh, that has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> For who is the son of flesh like us who hears the voice of the living God who speaks from within fire and lives?<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For who is there of all flesh, that hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For what flesh is there which has heard the voice of the living God, speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have heard, and shall live? <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/5-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=1858" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/5.htm">Moses Intercedes for the People</a> …25But now, why should we die? For this great fire will consume us, and we will die, if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any longer. 26<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî (Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1320.htm" title="1320: bā·śār (N-ms) -- Flesh. From basar; flesh; by extension, body, person; also The pudenda of a man.">flesh</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·ma‘ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">has heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·wl (N-msc) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">the voice</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ḥay·yîm (Adj-mp) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">of the living</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: mə·ḏab·bêr (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">speaking</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: mit·tō·wḵ- (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">out of</a> <a href="/hebrew/784.htm" title="784: hā·’êš (Art:: N-cs) -- A fire. A primitive word; fire.">the fire,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3644.htm" title="3644: kā·mō·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- Like, as, when. Or kamow; a form of the prefix k-, but used separately; as, thus, so.">as we have,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2421.htm" title="2421: way·ye·ḥî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To live, to revive. A primitive root; to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive.">and survived?</a> 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.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/20-19.htm">Exodus 20:19</a> “Speak to us yourself and we will listen,” they said to Moses. “But do not let God speak to us, or we will die.” <a href="/hebrews/12-19.htm">Hebrews 12:19-21</a> to a trumpet blast or to a voice that made its hearers beg that no further word be spoken. / For they could not bear what was commanded: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned.” / The sight was so terrifying that even Moses said, “I am trembling with fear.” <a href="/exodus/33-20.htm">Exodus 33:20</a> But He added, “You cannot see My face, for no one can see Me and live.” <a href="/john/1-18.htm">John 1:18</a> No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is Himself God and is at the Father’s side, has made Him known. <a href="/1_timothy/6-16.htm">1 Timothy 6:16</a> He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen. <a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm">Isaiah 6:5</a> Then I said: “Woe is me, for I am ruined, because I am a man of unclean lips dwelling among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts.” <a href="/judges/13-22.htm">Judges 13:22</a> “We are going to die,” he said to his wife, “for we have seen God!” <a href="/genesis/32-30.htm">Genesis 32:30</a> So Jacob named the place Peniel, saying, “Indeed, I have seen God face to face, and yet my life was spared.” <a href="/1_kings/19-13.htm">1 Kings 19:13</a> When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” <a href="/job/42-5.htm">Job 42:5-6</a> My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You. / Therefore I despise myself, and I repent in dust and ashes.” <a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a> For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. <a href="/ezekiel/1-28.htm">Ezekiel 1:28</a> The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking. <a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Revelation 1:17</a> When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last, <a href="/matthew/17-6.htm">Matthew 17:6</a> When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror. <a href="/luke/2-9.htm">Luke 2:9</a> Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For who is there of all flesh, that has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the middle of the fire, as we have, and lived?<a href="/deuteronomy/4-33.htm">Deuteronomy 4:33</a> Did ever people hear the voice of God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as thou hast heard, and live?all flesh<a href="/genesis/6-12.htm">Genesis 6:12</a> And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth.<a href="/isaiah/40-6.htm">Isaiah 40:6</a> The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field:<a href="/romans/3-20.htm">Romans 3:20</a> Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.living<a href="/joshua/3-10.htm">Joshua 3:10</a> And Joshua said, Hereby ye shall know that the living God is among you, and that he will without fail drive out from before you the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Hivites, and the Perizzites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Jebusites.<a href="/psalms/42-2.htm">Psalm 42:2</a> My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?<a href="/psalms/84-2.htm">Psalm 84:2</a> My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/5-25.htm">Death</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-8.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-24.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-23.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-4.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-42.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-16.htm">Live</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-24.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/genesis/6-3.htm">Mortal</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-1.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-33.htm">Survived</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-25.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/9-20.htm">Death</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-15.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-28.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-27.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-29.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-24.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-33.htm">Live</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-15.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/job/4-17.htm">Mortal</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-2.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/joshua/8-22.htm">Survived</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-28.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 5</div>1. <a href="/deuteronomy/5-1.htm">The covenant in Horeb</a> 6. <a href="/deuteronomy/5-6.htm">The ten commandments</a> 23. <a href="/deuteronomy/5-23.htm">At the people's request Moses receives the law from God</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/5.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/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For who of all flesh This phrase emphasizes the uniqueness of the Israelites' experience. "All flesh" refers to all humanity, highlighting that no other nation or people had experienced what Israel did at Mount Sinai. This sets the stage for understanding Israel's special covenant relationship with God. The phrase underscores the idea that God chose Israel as His people, a theme that runs throughout the Old Testament, beginning with the Abrahamic covenant in <a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1-3</a>.has heard the voice of the living God The "voice of the living God" signifies the direct and personal nature of God's communication with Israel. Unlike the idols of surrounding nations, which were lifeless and mute, the God of Israel is living and active. This is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, contrasting the true God with false gods (e.g., <a href="/psalms/115-4.htm">Psalm 115:4-8</a>). The living God speaking directly to His people is a profound demonstration of His power and presence.speaking out of the fire The fire represents God's holiness and purity, as well as His unapproachable majesty. Fire is often associated with God's presence in the Bible, such as in the burning bush (<a href="/exodus/3-2.htm">Exodus 3:2</a>) and the pillar of fire that guided Israel in the wilderness (<a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21</a>). The fire at Sinai was a visible manifestation of God's glory and a reminder of His consuming holiness (<a href="/hebrews/12-29.htm">Hebrews 12:29</a>).as we have This phrase personalizes the experience for the Israelites, emphasizing their collective witness to God's revelation. It serves as a reminder of their unique role as recipients of God's law and covenant. The communal aspect of this experience is significant, as it binds the people together in their shared history and identity as God's chosen nation.and survived? The survival of the Israelites after hearing God's voice is a testament to His mercy and grace. In the ancient Near Eastern context, encountering a deity was often associated with fear and danger. The fact that the Israelites survived this encounter underscores God's desire for relationship rather than destruction. It also foreshadows the ultimate mediation of Jesus Christ, who bridges the gap between a holy God and sinful humanity (<a href="/1_timothy/2-5.htm">1 Timothy 2:5</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites who received the Law from God on Mount Sinai. He is recounting the events to the Israelites in Deuteronomy. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The chosen people of God who were delivered from Egypt and are now receiving God's commandments through Moses. 3. <a href="/topical/m/mount_sinai.htm">Mount Sinai</a> The place where God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses amidst fire and smoke, symbolizing His divine presence and holiness. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_living_god.htm">The Living God</a> Refers to Yahweh, the God of Israel, who is active, powerful, and distinct from lifeless idols. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_fire.htm">The Fire</a> Represents God's presence and His holiness, a recurring symbol in the Bible for divine revelation and purification.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_fear_of_the_lord.htm">The Fear of the Lord</a> The Israelites' experience at Sinai teaches us about the fear of the Lord, which is a profound respect and awe for His holiness and power. <a href="/topical/g/god's_holiness.htm">God's Holiness</a> God's presence in the fire signifies His holiness. We are called to approach Him with reverence and purity in our lives. <a href="/topical/g/god's_communication.htm">God's Communication</a> God speaks to His people in various ways. We should be attentive to His voice, whether it comes through Scripture, prayer, or other means. <a href="/topical/s/surviving_god's_presence.htm">Surviving God's Presence</a> The Israelites' survival after hearing God's voice highlights His mercy. We are reminded of the grace we receive through Jesus, allowing us to approach God confidently. <a href="/topical/l/living_faith.htm">Living Faith</a> The term "living God" emphasizes a dynamic relationship with God. Our faith should be active and responsive to His leading.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 5</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_holy_trinity.htm">What is the concept of the Holy Trinity?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_deut._26_5_align_with_history.htm">In Deuteronomy 26:5, how do we reconcile 'A wandering Aramean was my father' with genealogical or historical records outside the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_don't_egyptian_records_mention_exodus.htm">Deuteronomy 26:5-10 references the Exodus from Egypt, yet why do Egyptian records lack explicit corroboration of such a mass departure?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_john_12_28_align_with_other_audible_god_voices.htm">How does John 12:28 reconcile with other biblical portrayals of God's voice supposedly heard audibly by crowds?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/5-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction who מִ֣י (mî) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix of all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every flesh בָּשָׂ֡ר (bā·śār) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1320.htm">Strong's 1320: </a> Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man has heard שָׁמַ֣ע (šā·ma‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently the voice קוֹל֩ (qō·wl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> A voice, sound of the living חַיִּ֜ים (ḥay·yîm) Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life God אֱלֹהִ֨ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative speaking מְדַבֵּ֧ר (mə·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue out of מִתּוֹךְ־ (mit·tō·wḵ-) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> A bisection, the centre the fire, הָאֵ֛שׁ (hā·’êš) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_784.htm">Strong's 784: </a> A fire as we [have], כָּמֹ֖נוּ (kā·mō·nū) Preposition | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3644.htm">Strong's 3644: </a> Like, as, when and survived? וַיֶּֽחִי׃ (way·ye·ḥî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2421.htm">Strong's 2421: </a> To live, to revive <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/5-26.htm">Deuteronomy 5:26 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/5-26.htm">Deuteronomy 5:26 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/5-26.htm">Deuteronomy 5:26 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/5-26.htm">Deuteronomy 5:26 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/5-26.htm">Deuteronomy 5:26 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/5-26.htm">Deuteronomy 5:26 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/5-26.htm">Deuteronomy 5:26 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/5-26.htm">Deuteronomy 5:26 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/5-26.htm">Deuteronomy 5:26 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/5-26.htm">Deuteronomy 5:26 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-26.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 5:26 For who is there of all flesh (Deut. 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