Deuteronomy 4:7
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7 (A)For what great nation is there that has gods so close to it as the Lord, our God, is to us whenever we call upon him?
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Isaiah 55:6
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6 [a]Seek the Lord while he may be found,
call upon him while he is near.
Footnotes
- 55:6–9 The invitation to seek the Lord is motivated by the mercy of a God whose “ways” are completely mysterious.
Isaiah 58:9
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9 Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer,
you shall cry for help, and he will say: “Here I am!”
If you remove the yoke from among you,
the accusing finger, and malicious speech;(A)
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