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Deuteronomy 4:12 Β· KJV

"And the LORD spake unto you out of the midst of the fire: ye heard the voice of the words, but saw no similitude; only ye heard a voice."

King James Version

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Passage Context

10Specially the day that thou stoodest before the LORD thy God in Horeb, when the LORD said unto me, Gather me the people together, and I will make them hear my words, that they may learn to fear me all the days that they shall live upon the earth, and that they may teach their children.
11And ye came near and stood under the mountain; and the mountain burned with fire unto the midst of heaven, with darkness, clouds, and thick darkness.
12And the LORD spake unto you out of the midst of the fire: ye heard the voice of the words, but saw no similitude; only ye heard a voice.
13And he declared unto you his covenant, which he commanded you to perform, even ten commandments; and he wrote them upon two tables of stone.
14And the LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go over to possess it.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you discern God's voice in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to hear God's words without seeing Him?

3

When have you felt guided by a voice or intuition?

Life Application

faith

Spend time in prayer and scripture to better recognize God's voice in your life.

listening

Practice active listening in your relationships, seeking to understand others without preconceived notions.

Places in This Verse

Mount Sinai(Jebel Musa today)

Mount Sinai is the mountain where God revealed the Law to Moses and the Israelites, marking a significant moment in their covenant relationship.

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