Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
For I know him, that he will command his sons and his house after him, and they shall keep the way of Jehovah, to do justice and judgment, that Jehovah may bring upon Abraham that which He has spoken of him.
New American Standard Bible
For I have
King James Version
For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
Holman Bible
For I have chosen
International Standard Version
Indeed, I've made myself known to him in order that he may encourage his sons and his household that is born after him to keep the way of the LORD, and to do what is right and just, so that the LORD may bring about for Abraham what he has promised."
A Conservative Version
For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of LORD, to do righteousness and justice, to the end that LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he has spoke
American Standard Version
For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of Jehovah, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that Jehovah may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
Amplified
For I have known (chosen, acknowledged) him [as My own], so that he may teach and command his children and [the sons of] his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is righteous and just, so that the Lord may bring upon Abraham what He has promised him.”
Bible in Basic English
For I have made him mine so that he may give orders to his children and those of his line after him, to keep the ways of the Lord, to do what is good and right: so that the Lord may do to Abraham as he has said.
Darby Translation
For I know him that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of Jehovah, to do righteousness and justice, in order that Jehovah may bring upon Abraham what he hath spoken of him.
Julia Smith Translation
For I know him, for that he will command his sons and his house after him; and they watched the way of Jehovah to do justice and judgment, for Jehovah to bring upon Abraham what he spake to him.
King James 2000
For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do righteousness and justice; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he has spoken of him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For I have chosen him, that he will command his children and his household after him that they will keep the way of Yahweh, to do righteousness and justice, so that Yahweh may bring upon Abraham that which he said to him."
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For I know him that he will command his children and his household after him, that they keep the way of the LORD, to do after right and conscience, that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that he hath promised him."
NET Bible
I have chosen him so that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. Then the Lord will give to Abraham what he promised him."
New Heart English Bible
For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of the LORD, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that the LORD may bring on Abraham that which he has spoken of him."
The Emphasized Bible
For I have become his intimate friend, To the end that he may command his sons and his house after him, so shall they keep the way of Yahweh, by doing righteousness and justice. To the end that Yahweh may bring in for Abraham, what he hath spoken concerning him.
Webster
For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they will keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
World English Bible
For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of Yahweh, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that Yahweh may bring on Abraham that which he has spoken of him."
Youngs Literal Translation
for I have known him, that he commandeth his children, and his house after him (and they have kept the way of Jehovah), to do righteousness and judgment, that Jehovah may bring on Abraham that which He hath spoken concerning him.'
Themes
Business life » Employers » good examples
Business life » Employers » Good
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
Devout fathers » Abraham exerts a spiritual influence upon his family
Families » Good--exemplified » Abraham
Family » Good--exemplified » Abraham
Fathers » Good Fathers » Abraham exerts a spiritual influence upon his family
Justice » Saints should » Teach others to do
Master » Good master, instances of » Abraham
Masters' » Good--exemplified » Abraham
Parents » Good--exemplified » Abraham
Topics
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 18:19
Prayers for Genesis 18:19
Verse Info
Context Readings
Abraham's Bargain With God
18 And Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the persons of the earth shall be blessed in him? 19 For I know him, that he will command his sons and his house after him, and they shall keep the way of Jehovah, to do justice and judgment, that Jehovah may bring upon Abraham that which He has spoken of him. 20 And Jehovah said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous,
Phrases
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:9-10
Only take heed to yourself and keep your soul carefully, lest you forget the things which your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. But teach them to your sons, and your sons' sons.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
And these words which I command you this day shall be in your heart.
Deuteronomy 11:19-21
And you shall teach them to your sons, speaking of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.
Joshua 24:15
And if it seems evil to you to serve Jehovah, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served Beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you live. But as for me and my house, we will serve Jehovah.
Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Ephesians 6:4
And fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Genesis 17:23-27
And Abraham took his son Ishmael, and all that were born in his house, and all that were bought with his silver; every male among the men of Abraham's house; and circumcised the flesh of their foreskins in the same day, even as God said to him.
Deuteronomy 32:46
And he said to them, Set your hearts to all the words which I testify among you today, which you shall command your sons to observe and to do, all the words of this Law.
1 Samuel 2:30-31
And Jehovah, the God of Israel says, I said indeed, Your house and the house of your father should walk before Me forever. But now Jehovah says, Be it far from Me! For those who honor Me I will honor, and those that think little of Me shall be lightly regarded.
2 Samuel 7:20
And what can David say more to You? For You, O Lord Jehovah, know Your servant.
1 Chronicles 28:9
And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind. For Jehovah searches all hearts and understands all the imaginations of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you. But if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever.
Job 1:5
And when they had gone around the day of feasting, Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all. For Job said, It may be that my sons have sinned and cursed God in their hearts. So Job did always.
Psalm 1:6
For Jehovah knows the way of the righteous; but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Psalm 11:4
Jehovah is in His holy temple; Jehovah's throne is in Heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelids examine the children of men.
Psalm 34:15
The eyes of Jehovah are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry.
Psalm 78:2-9
I will open my mouth in a parable; I will speak dark sayings of old,
Proverbs 6:20-22
My son, keep your father's commandments, and do not forsake the law of your mother;
Isaiah 38:19
The living, the living, he shall praise You, as I do this day; the father shall make Your truth known to the sons.
Amos 3:2
You only have I known of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.
John 10:14
I am the Good Shepherd, and I know those that are Mine, and I am known by those who are Mine.
John 21:17
He said to him the third time, Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me? Peter was grieved because He said to him a third time, Do you love Me? And he said to Him, Lord, You know all things, You know that I love You. Jesus said to him, Feed My sheep.
Acts 27:23-24
For tonight an angel of God stood beside me, whose I am and whom I serve,
Acts 27:31
Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Unless these remain in the ship, you cannot be saved.
1 Timothy 3:4-5
ruling his own house well, having children in subjection with all honor.
1 Timothy 3:12
Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and households well.
2 Timothy 1:5
taking recollection of the unfeigned faith that is in you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois, and in your mother Eunice. And I am persuaded that it is in you also.
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal: "The Lord knew those who are His." And, "Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity!"
2 Timothy 3:15
and that from a babe you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.