New International VersionThe LORD heard you when you spoke to me, and the LORD said to me, “I have heard what this people said to you. Everything they said was good.
New Living Translation“The LORD heard the request you made to me. And he said, ‘I have heard what the people said to you, and they are right.
English Standard Version“And the LORD heard your words, when you spoke to me. And the LORD said to me, ‘I have heard the words of this people, which they have spoken to you. They are right in all that they have spoken.
Berean Standard BibleAnd the LORD heard the words you spoke to me, and He said to me, “I have heard the words that these people have spoken to you. They have done well in all that they have spoken.
King James BibleAnd the LORD heard the voice of your words, when ye spake unto me; and the LORD said unto me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken unto thee: they have well said all that they have spoken.
New King James Version“Then the LORD heard the voice of your words when you spoke to me, and the LORD said to me: ‘I have heard the voice of the words of this people which they have spoken to you. They are right in all that they have spoken.
New American Standard Bible“Now the LORD heard the sound of your words when you spoke to me, and the LORD said to me, ‘I have heard the sound of the words of this people which they have spoken to you. They have done well in all that they have spoken.
NASB 1995“The LORD heard the voice of your words when you spoke to me, and the LORD said to me, ‘I have heard the voice of the words of this people which they have spoken to you. They have done well in all that they have spoken.
NASB 1977 “And the LORD heard the voice of your words when you spoke to me, and the LORD said to me, ‘I have heard the voice of the words of this people which they have spoken to you. They have done well in all that they have spoken.
Legacy Standard Bible “And Yahweh heard the voice of your words when you spoke to me, and Yahweh said to me, ‘I have heard the voice of the words of this people which they have spoken to you. They have done well in all that they have spoken.
Amplified Bible“The LORD heard your words when you spoke to me, and the LORD said to me, ‘I have heard the words of this people which they have spoken to you. They have done well in all that they have spoken.
Christian Standard Bible“The LORD heard your words when you spoke to me. He said to me, ‘I have heard the words that these people have spoken to you. Everything they have said is right.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThe LORD heard your words when you spoke to me. He said to me, ‘I have heard the words that these people have spoken to you. Everything they have said is right.
American Standard VersionAnd Jehovah heard the voice of your words, when ye spake unto me; and Jehovah said unto me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken unto thee: they have well said all that they have spoken.
Contemporary English VersionThe LORD heard you and said: Moses, I heard what the people said to you, and I approve.
English Revised VersionAnd the LORD heard the voice of your words, when ye spake unto me; and the LORD said unto me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken unto thee: they have well said all that they have spoken.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationWhen the LORD heard the words that you spoke to me, he said, "I have heard what these people said to you. Everything they said was good.
Good News Translation"When the LORD heard this, he said to me, 'I have heard what these people said, and they are right.
International Standard Version"The LORD heard what you said. He told me: 'I've heard what this people said. Everything they said was good.
NET BibleWhen the LORD heard you speaking to me, he said to me, "I have heard what these people have said to you--they have spoken well.
New Heart English BibleThe LORD heard the voice of your words, when you spoke to me; and the LORD said to me, "I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken to you: they have well said all that they have spoken.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd the LORD heard the voice of your words, when ye spoke to me; and the LORD said to me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoke to thee: they have well said all that they have spoken. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd the LORD heard the words you spoke to me, and He said to me, “I have heard the words that these people have spoken to you. They have done well in all that they have spoken.
World English BibleYahweh heard the voice of your words when you spoke to me; and Yahweh said to me, “I have heard the voice of the words of this people which they have spoken to you. They have well said all that they have spoken. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH hears the voice of your words in your speaking to me, and YHWH says to me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people which they have spoken to you; they have done well [in] all that they have spoken.
Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah heareth the voice of your words, in your speaking unto me, and Jehovah saith unto me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people which they have spoken unto thee; they have done well in all that they have spoken.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd Jehovah will hear the voice of your words in your speaking to me; and Jehovah will say to me, I heard the voice of the words of this people that they spake to thee: they did well all that they spake. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when the Lord had heard this, he said to me: I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they spoke to thee: they have spoken all things well.
Catholic Public Domain VersionBut when the Lord had heard this, he said to me: ‘I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they spoke to you. All this, they have spoken well.
New American BibleThe LORD heard your words as you were speaking to me and said to me, I have heard the words these people have spoken to you, which are all well said.
New Revised Standard VersionThe LORD heard your words when you spoke to me, and the LORD said to me: “I have heard the words of this people, which they have spoken to you; they are right in all that they have spoken. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the LORD heard the voice of your words, when you spoke to me; and the LORD said to me, I have heard the voice of the people and the words which they have spoken to you; they have well said all that they have spoken.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd LORD JEHOVAH heard the voice of your answer as you spoke to me, and LORD JEHOVAH said to me: ‘I have heard the voice of this people and the response that they spoke to you; everything that they spoke is good. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the LORD heard the voice of your words, when ye spoke unto me; and the LORD said unto me: 'I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken unto thee; they have well said all that they have spoken.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd the Lord heard the voice of your words as ye spoke to me; and the Lord said to me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, even all things that they have said to thee. They have well said all that they have spoken.
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Context Moses Intercedes for the People… 27Go near and listen to all that the LORD our God says. Then you can tell us everything the LORD our God tells you; we will listen and obey.” 28And the LORD heard the words you spoke to me, and He said to me, “I have heard the words that these people have spoken to you. They have done well in all that they have spoken. 29If only they had such a heart to fear Me and keep all My commandments always, so that it might be well with them and with their children forever.…
Cross References Exodus 19:8And all the people answered together, “We will do everything that the LORD has spoken.” So Moses brought their words back to the LORD.
Exodus 24:3When Moses came and told the people all the words and ordinances of the LORD, they all responded with one voice: “All the words that the LORD has spoken, we will do.”
Exodus 24:7Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it to the people, who replied, “All that the LORD has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient.”
Deuteronomy 18:17Then the LORD said to me, “They have spoken well.
Deuteronomy 4:1Hear now, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances I am teaching you to follow, so that you may live and may enter and take possession of the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving you.
Deuteronomy 6:3Hear, O Israel, and be careful to observe them, so that you may prosper and multiply greatly in a land flowing with milk and honey, just as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has promised you.
Deuteronomy 12:28Be careful to obey all these things I command you, so that it may always go well with you and your children after you, because you will be doing what is good and right in the eyes of the LORD your God.
Joshua 24:24So the people said to Joshua, “We will serve the LORD our God and obey His voice.”
1 Samuel 8:7And the LORD said to Samuel, “Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you. For it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected Me as their king.
1 Kings 3:10Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request.
2 Kings 22:18-20But as for the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, tell him that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘As for the words that you heard, / because your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before the LORD when you heard what I spoke against this place and against its people, that they would become a desolation and a curse, and because you have torn your clothes and wept before Me, I have heard you,’ declares the LORD. / ‘Therefore I will indeed gather you to your fathers, and you will be gathered to your grave in peace. Your eyes will not see all the calamity that I will bring on this place.’” So they brought her answer back to the king.
Nehemiah 9:13-14You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments. / You revealed to them Your holy Sabbath and gave them commandments and statutes and laws through Your servant Moses.
Psalm 81:13-14If only My people would listen to Me, if Israel would follow My ways, / how soon I would subdue their enemies and turn My hand against their foes!
Isaiah 48:18If only you had paid attention to My commandments, your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like waves of the sea.
Jeremiah 7:23but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you.
Deuteronomy 18:17
And the LORD said unto me, They have well spoken that which they have spoken. Numbers 27:7
The daughters of Zelophehad speak right: thou shalt surely give them a possession of an inheritance among their father's brethren; and thou shalt cause the inheritance of their father to pass unto them. Numbers 36:5
And Moses commanded the children of Israel according to the word of the LORD, saying, The tribe of the sons of Joseph hath said well. Jump to Previous Ears Heard Heareth Hearing Rightly Voice WordsJump to Next Ears Heard Heareth Hearing Rightly Voice WordsDeuteronomy 5 1. The covenant in Horeb6. The ten commandments23. At the people's request Moses receives the law from GodAnd the LORD heard the words you spoke to meThis phrase emphasizes God's omniscience and His active involvement in the lives of His people. In the context of Deuteronomy, Moses is recounting the events at Mount Sinai (Horeb), where the Israelites received the Ten Commandments. The LORD's ability to hear reflects His intimate relationship with Israel, as seen throughout the Pentateuch. This divine attentiveness is echoed in other scriptures, such as Psalm 34:15, which states that the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their cry. and He said to me
This indicates direct communication between God and Moses, underscoring Moses' role as a prophet and mediator. In the ancient Near Eastern context, such direct communication from a deity was rare and signified a special relationship. Moses' unique position is further highlighted in Numbers 12:6-8, where God speaks of Moses as one with whom He speaks face to face, unlike other prophets. I have heard the words that these people have spoken to you
Here, God acknowledges the words of the Israelites, showing that He is not only aware of their actions but also their intentions and desires. This reflects the covenant relationship established at Sinai, where the people agreed to obey God's commandments. The phrase also highlights the communal aspect of Israel's relationship with God, as the entire nation is addressed collectively. They have done well in all that they have spoken
This commendation from God suggests that the Israelites' response was appropriate and aligned with His will. Historically, this refers to the moment when the people expressed their fear of God's direct presence and requested that Moses speak to God on their behalf (Exodus 20:18-19). Their recognition of God's holiness and their own unworthiness is seen as a positive step towards understanding the nature of their covenant relationship. This acknowledgment of their proper response is a precursor to the blessings and curses outlined later in Deuteronomy, which hinge on Israel's obedience to God's commands. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who listens to His people and responds to their needs and concerns. 2. MosesThe leader and prophet of Israel, who acts as an intermediary between God and the Israelites. 3. The IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, who are receiving the Law and commandments as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 4. Mount Sinai (Horeb)The place where God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses and the Israelites. 5. The Giving of the LawThe event where God communicates His commandments to the Israelites through Moses. Teaching Points God Listens to His PeopleGod is attentive to the words and concerns of His people. This encourages believers to approach God with confidence, knowing He hears them. The Role of MediatorsMoses serves as a mediator between God and Israel, pointing to the ultimate mediator, Jesus Christ, who intercedes for us. Obedience and ApprovalThe Israelites' response to God's commandments is commended. Believers are called to respond to God's Word with obedience and reverence. The Importance of CommunicationOpen communication with God is vital. Just as God heard the Israelites, He desires to hear from us through prayer and worship. The Continuity of God's CovenantThe giving of the Law is part of God's ongoing covenant relationship with His people, which finds its fulfillment in Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 5:28?
2. How does Deuteronomy 5:28 emphasize God's approval of Israel's spoken commitment?
3. What does God's response in Deuteronomy 5:28 reveal about His expectations for obedience?
4. How can we apply the principle of listening to God's commands today?
5. What connections exist between Deuteronomy 5:28 and Jesus' teachings on obedience?
6. How can we ensure our actions align with God's will as in Deuteronomy 5:28?
7. What does Deuteronomy 5:28 reveal about God's response to human obedience and fear?
8. How does Deuteronomy 5:28 fit into the broader context of the Ten Commandments?
9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Deuteronomy 5?
10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 5?
11. What is the meaning of 'Spirit of the Law'?
12. Does Psalm 67 conflict with other biblical texts that portray God's blessings as conditional on obedience, rather than simply bestowed on anyone who prays?
13. How does Hosea 2:3 align with a loving and merciful God if He threatens to strip Israel bare like a barren land?
14. What does 'Famine of Hearing the Words of the Lord' mean?What Does Deuteronomy 5:28 Mean And the LORD heard the words you spoke to me• The scene recalls Israel’s trembling response at Sinai (Deuteronomy 5:23-27). Their plea reached the throne of heaven; “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry” (Psalm 34:15). • God’s attentiveness underscores His covenant faithfulness. From slavery (Exodus 3:7) to the border of Canaan, He consistently hears. • Application: He still hears the cries of His people (1 John 5:14), so reverent speech and honest confession matter.
and He said to me• The LORD replies to Moses, reinforcing Moses’ role as mediator (Exodus 20:18-19; Hebrews 3:5). • This anticipates the ultimate Mediator: “For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 2:5). • God’s pattern—speaking through a chosen servant—highlights both His holiness and His mercy.
"I have heard the words that these people have spoken to you."• The people recognized their inability to endure God’s unveiled glory (Deuteronomy 5:25; Deuteronomy 18:16). • Corporate acknowledgment of sinfulness and need for distance was not unbelief but reverence. • Numbers 14:28 shows God repeating back Israel’s words when judging; here He repeats their words to affirm them. He listens to collective as well as individual voices.
"They have done well in all that they have spoken."• God commends their holy fear. “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge” (Proverbs 1:7). • Verse 29 expands: “Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear Me.” The outward request was right; God longs for an enduring inward posture. • Healthy fear produces obedience and worship (Hebrews 12:28-29; Isaiah 66:2). • Their request for a mediator foreshadows the prophetic office and, ultimately, Christ (Deuteronomy 18:15-19). God validates the longing that He Himself will finally satisfy.
summaryDeuteronomy 5:28 shows a listening God who affirms Israel’s reverent plea for mediation. He hears, He responds through His chosen servant, and He approves their recognition of His holiness. Their words were good because they sprang from godly fear—an attitude God still desires, fulfilled perfectly in Christ, our greater Mediator. (28-31) And the Lord heard the voice of your words . . .--The Divine comment on the words of the people is recorded only in Deuteronomy; but in order to obtain a complete record of it, we must refer to Deuteronomy 18:18-19. It will appear by comparison of the two passages that the promise of the prophet like unto Moses was given at this very time: "They have well said all that they have spoken. I will raise them up a prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in His mouth." It is not a little remarkable that He who gave the Law from Sinai "in blackness and darkness and tempest" should, on that very day, acknowledge the need of a different form of teaching for His people, and should promise it then and there. But it must not be forgotten that He "whose voice then shook the earth" is the very same Person who "speaketh from heaven" now. He who pronounced the Law in the letter writes it on the heart by His Spirit. The Angel of the covenant and the Prophet like unto Moses are one. He who gave the Law on Sinai died under it on Calvary, and provided for its observance for ever. (29) O that there were such an heart in them.--Literally, Who will give that there shall be this heart in them, to fear me, and to keep all my commandments all the days? He who asked the question has also supplied the, answer: "I will put my laws in their hearts, and in their minds will I write them." Or, more exactly, in Hebrews 8:10, "Giving my laws into their understanding, I will also write them upon their hearts." The need of a Mediator like themselves was well stated by the people; it was also met by Him who said, "They have well said all that they have spoken." Verses 28, 29. - The words of God in reply to those of the people are not given in Exodus; here they are fittingly inserted God approved of their words because they expressed a proper reverence and m due sense on their part of the unworthiness of sinful men to come into the presence of the great and holy God; but knowing their fickleness, and proneness to forget and depart from him, he added, Oh that there were such an heart in them that they would fear me and keep all my commandments always! God looks upon the heart, and will accept no service or worship that is not rendered from the heart. Only they who do his will from the heart ( Ephesians 6:6) really fear and keep his commandments. The tongue may sometimes promise what the heart does not guarantee; and so when the occasion that provoked the utterance has passed, the whole may be forgotten, and the promise never be fulfilled.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew And the LORDיְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israelheardוַיִּשְׁמַ֤ע (way·yiš·ma‘)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligentlythe wordsדִּבְרֵיכֶ֔ם (diḇ·rê·ḵem)Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a causeyou spokeבְּדַבֶּרְכֶ֖ם (bə·ḏab·ber·ḵem)Preposition-b | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdueto me,אֵלָ֑י (’ê·lāy)Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, toand [He]יְהוָ֜ה (Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israelsaidוַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, sayto me,אֵלַ֗י (’ê·lay)Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to“I have heardשָׁ֠מַעְתִּי (ma‘·tî)Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligentlythe wordsדִּבְרֵ֜י (diḇ·rê)Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a causethatאֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order thattheseהַזֶּה֙ (haz·zeh)Article | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, thatpeopleהָעָ֤ם (hā·‘ām)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flockhave spokenדִּבְּר֣וּ (dib·bə·rū)Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdueto you.אֵלֶ֔יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā)Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, toThey have done wellהֵיטִ֖יבוּ (hê·ṭî·ḇū)Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3190: To be good, well, glad, or pleasingin allכָּל־ (kāl-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, everythatאֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order thatthey have spoken.דִּבֵּֽרוּ׃ (dib·bê·rū)Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue
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