Deuteronomy 5:24-28

Context
5:24 You said, “The Lord our God has shown us his great glory¹ and we have heard him speak from the middle of the fire. It is now clear to us² that God can speak to human beings and they can keep on living. 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 race³ 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 he⁴ says to you; then we will pay attention and do it.” 5:28 When the Lord heard you speaking to me, he⁵ said to me, “I have heard what these people have said to you – they have spoken well.

[5:24] ¹tn Heb “his glory and his greatness.”

[5:24] ²tn Heb “this day we have seen.”

[5:26] ³tn Heb “who is there of all flesh.”

[5:27] ⁴tn Heb “the Lord our God.” See note on “He” in 5:3.

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