Deuteronomy 5:26 (WEB)
For who is there of all flesh who has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the middle of the fire, as we have, and lived?
Fathers and councils · 2
Tertullian
“The apostle confirms this statement; for, speaking of God, he says, “Whom no man hath seen, nor can see;” because the man indeed would die who should see Him.” — editor's note: Ex. xxxiii. 20; Deut. v. 26; Judg. xiii. 22.
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Cyril of Jerusalem
“The Lord came down in fire on Mount Sinai, and the people could not bear it, but said to Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear; and let not God speak to us, lest we die: and again, For who is there of all flesh that hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, and shall live?” — editor's note: Deut. v. 26.
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Cross-references · 1
Genesis 21:17 and Deuteronomy 5:26 share the same wording (9 words).