Deuteronomy 30:12

It is, not in the heavens,—that thou shouldest say—Who shall ascend for us into the heavens that he may fetch it for us, that we may hear it, and do it?

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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?

In Context

11For as touching this commandment, which I am commanding thee to-day, it is not, too wonderful, for thee, neither is it far off.

13Neither is it, over the sea,—that thou shouldest say, Who will pass over for us to the other side of the sea, that he may fetch it for us, that we may hear it, and do it?

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Cross References

John 3:13And, no one, hath ascended into heaven, save he that, out of heaven, descended,—The Son of Man.

Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 30:12-15

The Advantages of Revelation. ( b. c. 1451.) 11 For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not hidden from thee, neither is it far off. 12 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? 13 Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it? 14 But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou… Read the whole commentary →

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