King James Version

Deuteronomy 30:14

But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.

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כִּֽיkiassuredכִּיconjunction — “assured”H3588(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexedand, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + til…קָר֥וֹבqarovnearקָרוֹבadjective, adjective, masculine, singular, absolute — “near”, the ordinary formH7138near (in place, kindred or time)allied, approach, at hand, [phrase] any of kin, kinsfold(-sman), (that is) near (of kin), neighbour, (that is) next, (them that come) nigh (at hand), more ready, short(-ly).אֵלֶ֛יךָeleykhaamongאֵלpreposition, suffix, pronominal, 2nd person, masculine, singular — “among”H413near, with or among; often in general, toabout, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in).הַדָּבָ֖רhadavarthe causeדָּבָרdefinite article, noun, common, masculine, singular, absolute — “the cause”, the ordinary formH1697a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a causeact, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dea…מְאֹ֑דmeodespeciallyמְאֹדadverb — “especially”H3966properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlative; especially when repeated)diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well.בְּפִ֥יךָbefikhain edgeפֶּהpreposition, noun, common, masculine, singular, construct, suffix, pronominal, 2nd person, masculine, singular — “in edge”, the of-form, joined to the next wordH6310the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) according toaccord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] s…וּבִֽלְבָבְךָ֖uvilvavekhaand in breastלֵבָבconjunction, preposition, noun, common, masculine, singular, construct, suffix, pronominal, 2nd person, masculine, singular — “and in breast”, the of-form, joined to the next wordH3824the heart (as the most interior organ);[phrase] bethink themselves, breast, comfortably, courage, ((faint), (tender-) heart(-ed), midst, mind, [idiom] unawares, understanding.לַעֲשֹׂתֽוֹlaasotvoto doעָשָׂהpreposition, verb, qal, infinitive construct, suffix, pronominal, 3rd person, masculine, singular — “to do”, the to-form of the verbH6213to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest applicationaccomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, f…

Jewish translation (JPS 1917)

But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.

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American Standard Version (1901)

But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.

Young’s Literal Translation

For very near unto thee is the word, in thy mouth, and in thy heart — to do it.

World English Bible

But the word is very near to you, in your mouth and in your heart, that you may do it.

Darby Translation

For the word is very near to thee, in thy mouth and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.

Douay-Rheims

But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth and in thy heart, that thou mayst do it.

Jewish Publication Society (1917)

But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.

Brenton’s Septuagint (1851), English

The word is very near thee, in thy mouth, and in thine heart, and in thine hands to do it.

Septuagint (Brenton’s Greek, 1851)

Ἐγγύς σου ἐστὶ τὸ ῥῆμα σφόδρα ἐν τῷ στόματί σου, καὶ ἐν τῇ καρδίᾳ σου, καὶ ἐν ταῖς χερσί σου ποιεῖν αὐτό.

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Romans 10:8 Romans 10:8 · King James VersionBut what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;Romans 10:8 · King James VersionOpen the Source
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But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;

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