Deuteronomy 30:12
Deuteronomy 30:12 in Multiple Translations
It is not in heaven, that you should need to ask, ‘Who will ascend into heaven to get it for us and proclaim it, that we may obey it?’
It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it?
It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it unto us, and make us to hear it, that we may do it?
They are not in heaven, for you to say, Who will go up to heaven for us and give us knowledge of them so that we may do them?
It's not in heaven so you have to ask, “Who is going to go up to heaven to get it for us and let us know what it says so we can obey it?”
It is not in heauen, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go vp for vs to heauen, and bring it vs, and cause vs to heare it, that we may doe it?
It is not in the heavens, — saying, Who doth go up for us into the heavens, and doth take it for us, and doth cause us to hear it — that we may do it.
It is not in heaven, that you should say, “Who will go up for us to heaven, bring it to us, and proclaim it to us, that we may do it?”
It is not in heaven, that thou shouldst say, Who shall ascend for us to heaven, and bring it to us, that we may hear it, and do it?
Nor is it in heaven, that thou shouldst say: Which of us can go up to heaven to bring it unto us, and we may hear and fulfill it in work?
They are not in heaven, with the result that you need to say, ‘◄Who will need to go up to heaven for us to bring them down here to us in order that we can hear them and obey them?/Someone will need to go up to heaven for us to bring them down here to us in order that we can hear them and obey them.►’ [RHQ]
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 30:12
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 30:12
- Context
- Cross References
- Deuteronomy 30:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 30:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 30:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:12
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:12
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 30:12
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 30:12
Context — The Choice of Life or Death
12It is not in heaven, that you should need to ask, ‘Who will ascend into heaven to get it for us and proclaim it, that we may obey it?’
13And it is not beyond the sea, that you should need to ask, ‘Who will cross the sea to get it for us and proclaim it, that we may obey it?’ 14But the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may obey it.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Romans 10:6–8 | But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ (that is, to bring Christ down) or, ‘Who will descend into the Abyss?’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).” But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: |
| 2 | Proverbs 30:4 | Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son— surely you know! |
| 3 | John 3:13 | No one has ascended into heaven except the One who descended from heaven—the Son of Man. |
Deuteronomy 30:12 Summary
[Deuteronomy 30:12 means that God's commands are not far away from us, but are actually very close and accessible. This verse is saying that we don't need someone to go to heaven to get God's commands for us, because they are already right here with us, in our hearts and minds, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 30:14. This is similar to what we see in Romans 10:8, where it says that the word is near us, in our mouths and hearts. By trusting in God's presence and guidance, we can obey His commands and live a life that honors Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Deuteronomy 30:12 mean by 'it is not in heaven'?
This phrase means that God's commands are not distant or unattainable, as if they were in a far-off place like heaven, requiring someone to go and retrieve them for us, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:12 itself and supported by the idea that God's word is near us in Deuteronomy 30:14.
Is Deuteronomy 30:12 saying that we don't need to follow God's commands if they seem hard to understand?
No, Deuteronomy 30:12 is actually emphasizing that God's commands are not too difficult for us to understand or obey, as stated in Deuteronomy 30:11, and that we have the ability to follow them because they are near us, in our mouths and hearts, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 30:14.
How does Deuteronomy 30:12 relate to our daily lives as believers?
Deuteronomy 30:12 reminds us that God's word and commands are accessible to us every day, and that we can obey them by trusting in His presence and guidance in our lives, as seen in Psalm 119:105 and Joshua 1:8.
What is the significance of the rhetorical question in Deuteronomy 30:12 about ascending into heaven?
The rhetorical question in Deuteronomy 30:12 about ascending into heaven is meant to convey that God's commands are not something that needs to be retrieved from a distant place, but are instead readily available to us, much like the concept in Romans 10:6-8 where it talks about the word being near us, in our mouths and hearts.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have made God's commands seem distant or unattainable in my own life, and how can I change that?
- How can I cultivate a deeper awareness of God's presence and guidance in my daily life, so that I can obey His commands more freely?
- What are some specific commands or principles from Scripture that I have been struggling to obey, and how can I apply the truth of Deuteronomy 30:12 to those areas?
- In what ways can I trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when His commands seem difficult or unclear, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 30:12
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 30:12
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:12
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:12
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:12
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:12
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 30:12
Sermons on Deuteronomy 30:12
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Epistle 249 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about the importance of keeping our minds stayed upon the Lord to experience perfect peace that comes from God. He emphasizes that imperfect peace comes from fo |
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Faith Unto Enlargement Through Adversity - Part 8 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the importance of Christians being a testimony and conveying God's message to others. He uses the illustration of the two silver trumpets men |
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Scripture Is Sufficient for Personal Evangelism by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher shares a powerful encounter with a man who has just been told he has three weeks to live. The preacher cancels his plans and commits to staying with th |
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The Gospel Call by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of perseverance and continuation in the faith. He uses the example of believers in the Roman Empire who were being persecuted |
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The Law and Faith (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of love as the purpose of God's commandments. He explains that through embracing Christ and the law of love, believers are re |
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Believe in Your Heart That God Raised Jesus From the Dead by John Piper | In this sermon, John Piper explores the connection between the Old Testament law and the righteousness of faith. He begins by referencing Deuteronomy chapter 30, where Moses assure |
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An Epistle to Such as Observe the Seventh Day for a Sabbath by Isaac Penington | Isaac Penington preaches about the fulfillment of the law through Christ, emphasizing that the old covenant of Moses was a shadow pointing to the new covenant in the Spirit brought |






