Deuteronomy 5:25-29

Context
5:25 But now, why should we die, because this intense fire will consume us! If we keep hearing the voice of the Lord our God we will die! 5:26 Who is there from the entire human race¹ who has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the middle of the fire as we have, and has lived? 5:27 You go near so that you can hear everything the Lord our God is saying and then you can tell us whatever he² says to you; then we will pay attention and do it.” 5:28 When the Lord heard you speaking to me, he³ said to me, “I have heard what these people have said to you – they have spoken well. 5:29 If only it would really be their desire to fear me and obey⁴ all my commandments in the future, so that it may go well with them and their descendants forever.

[5:26] ¹tn Heb “who is there of all flesh.”

[5:27] ²tn Heb “the Lord our God.” See note on “He” in 5:3.

[5:28] ³tn Heb “the Lord.” See note on “He” in 5:3.

[5:29] ⁴tn Heb “keep” (so KJV, NAB, NIV, NRSV).