Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
that I may, by them, put Israel to the proof, - whether they are going to be observant of the way of Yahweh, to walk therein as their fathers observed it, or not.
New American Standard Bible
in order to
King James Version
That through them I may prove Israel, whether they will keep the way of the LORD to walk therein, as their fathers did keep it, or not.
Holman Bible
I did this to test Israel and to see whether they would keep the Lord’s way
International Standard Version
That way, I'll use them to demonstrate whether or not Israel will keep the LORD's lifestyle by walking on that road like their ancestors did."
A Conservative Version
that by them I may prove Israel, whether they will keep the way of LORD to walk in it, as their fathers kept it, or not.
American Standard Version
that by them I may prove Israel, whether they will keep the way of Jehovah to walk therein, as their fathers did keep it, or not.
Amplified
in order to test [the loyalty of] Israel by them, whether Israel will keep the way of the Lord to walk in it, as their fathers did, or not.”
Bible in Basic English
In order to put Israel to the test, and see if they will keep the way of the Lord, walking in it as their fathers did, or not.
Darby Translation
that by them I may test Israel, whether they will take care to walk in the way of the LORD as their fathers did, or not."
Julia Smith Translation
So as to try Israel by them, whether they are watching the way of Jehovah to go in them, as their fathers watched, or not.
King James 2000
That through them I may test Israel, whether they will keep the way of the LORD to walk therein, as their fathers did keep it, or not.
Lexham Expanded Bible
in order to test Israel whether or not they would observe the way of Yahweh, to walk in it just as their ancestors did."
Modern King James verseion
so that by them I may test Israel, whether they are keeping the way of Jehovah, to go in it, as their fathers kept it, or not.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and that to prove Israel through them whether they will keep the way of the LORD to walk therein as their fathers did or not."
NET Bible
Joshua left those nations to test Israel. I wanted to see whether or not the people would carefully walk in the path marked out by the Lord, as their ancestors were careful to do."
New Heart English Bible
that by them I may prove Israel, whether they will keep the way of the LORD to walk therein, as their fathers kept it, or not."
Webster
That through them I may prove Israel, whether they will keep the way of the LORD to walk in it, as their fathers kept it, or not.
World English Bible
that by them I may prove Israel, whether they will keep the way of Yahweh to walk therein, as their fathers did keep it, or not."
Youngs Literal Translation
in order to try Israel by them, whether they are keeping the way of Jehovah, to go in it, as their fathers kept it or not.'
Themes
Covenant » The reward for transgressing the covenant of the lord
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Judges 2:22
Verse Info
Context Readings
Israel Worships The Baals
21 I also, will no further dispossess a man from before them, - from among the nations which Joshua left remaining, when he died; 22 that I may, by them, put Israel to the proof, - whether they are going to be observant of the way of Yahweh, to walk therein as their fathers observed it, or not. 23 Thus then Yahweh left these nations, not dispossessing them speedily, - neither had he delivered them into the hand of Joshua
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:2
So then, thou shalt remember all the way in which Yahweh thy God caused thee to journey these forty years in the desert, - that he might humble time to put thee to the proof to know what was in thy heart, - whether thou wouldest keep his commandments or not.
Deuteronomy 8:16
who fed thee with manna in the desert, which thy fathers had not known, - that he might humble thee, and that he might put thee to the proof, to do thee good in thy hereafter,
Deuteronomy 13:3
thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or unto that dreamer of dreams, - for Yahweh your God, is putting you to the proof, to know whether ye do love Yahweh your God, with all your heart and with all your soul.
Genesis 22:1
And it cared to pass after these things, that God, did prove Abraham, - and he said unto him, Abraham! And he said Behold me!
Judges 3:1-4
Now, these, are the nations which Yahweh left, that he might, by them, put Israel to the proof, - all who had not known any of the wars of Canaan;
2 Chronicles 32:31
Yet verily, with regard to the ambassadors of the rulers of Babylon, who sent unto him to enquire concerning the wonderful token which came to pass in the land, God left him, - to prove him, to take note of all that was in his heart.
Job 23:10
But, he, knoweth the way that I choose, Having tried me, as gold, I shall come forth.
Psalm 66:10
For thou didst prove us, O God, Thou didst refine us, according to the refining of silver:
Proverbs 17:3
Fining-pot for silver, crucible for gold, but, he that trieth hearts, is Yahweh.
Malachi 3:2-3
But who may endure the day of his coming? And who is he that can stand when he appeareth? For he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' alkali;