Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
He established a decree in Jacob, and established the Law in Israel, that he commanded our ancestors to reveal to their children
New American Standard Bible
And appointed a
Which He
That they should
King James Version
For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children:
Holman Bible
and set up a law in Israel,
which He commanded our fathers
to teach to their children
A Conservative Version
For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their sons,
American Standard Version
For he established a testimony in Jacob, And appointed a law in Israel, Which he commanded our fathers, That they should make them known to their children;
Amplified
For He established a testimony (a specific precept) in Jacob
And appointed a law in Israel,
Which He commanded our fathers
That they should teach to their children [the great facts of God’s transactions with Israel],
Bible in Basic English
He put up a witness in Jacob, and made a law in Israel; which he gave to our fathers so that they might give knowledge of them to their children;
Darby Translation
For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children;
Julia Smith Translation
For he raised up a testimony in Jacob and set a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to make them known to their sons:
King James 2000
For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children:
Lexham Expanded Bible
For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach to their children,
Modern King James verseion
For He set up a testimony in Jacob, and ordered a Law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers, that they should teach them to their sons;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He made a covenant with Jacob, and gave Israel a law, which he commanded our forefathers to teach their children,
NET Bible
He established a rule in Jacob; he set up a law in Israel. He commanded our ancestors to make his deeds known to their descendants,
New Heart English Bible
For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a teaching in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children;
The Emphasized Bible
When he set up a testimony in Jacob, And, a law, appointed in Israel, - Which he commanded our fathers, That they might make them known to their children;
Webster
For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children:
World English Bible
For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a teaching in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children;
Youngs Literal Translation
And He raiseth up a testimony in Jacob, And a law hath placed in Israel, That He commanded our fathers, To make them known to their sons.
Themes
Children » Indulgence of » Instruction of
Family » Devotions » Instruction of children
Fathers » Duties of » Instruction of children
Home » special duties of parents » Instruction of children
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Instruction of children
The law of God » Given » To the israelites
the Law of moses » Given » To the jews
Rebellion against God » Religious instruction designed to prevent
Social duties » Parental parental duties » Instruction of children
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Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 78:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Lessons From Israel's Past
4 We will not withhold them from their descendants; we'll declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD his might and awesome deeds that he has performed. 5 He established a decree in Jacob, and established the Law in Israel, that he commanded our ancestors to reveal to their children 6 in order that the next generation children yet to be born will know them and in turn teach them to their children.
Cross References
Psalm 81:5
a decree that he prescribed for Joseph when he went throughout the land of Egypt, speaking a language I did not recognize.
Psalm 147:19
He declares his words to Jacob, his statutes and decrees to Israel.
Deuteronomy 4:45
These are the instructions, decrees, and ordinances that Moses declared to the Israelis when they came out of Egypt.
Ephesians 6:4
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up by training and instructing them about the Lord.
Deuteronomy 6:7
Teach them repeatedly to your children. Talk about them while sitting in your house or walking on the road, and as you lie down or get up.
Psalm 19:7
The Law of the LORD is perfect, restoring life. The testimony of the LORD is steadfast, making foolish people wise.
Isaiah 8:20
for instruction and for testimony? Surely they are speaking like this because the truth hasn't dawned on them.
Romans 3:2
There are all kinds of advantages! First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the utterances of God.
Genesis 18:19
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."
Exodus 25:16
You are to put the Testimony that I will give you into the ark.
Exodus 25:21
You are to put the Mercy Seat on top of the ark, and put the Testimony that I'll give you into the ark.
Exodus 40:3
You are to put the Ark of the Testimony there, and screen off the ark with the curtain.
Exodus 40:20
Then he took the Testimony, put it into the ark, and placed the poles on the ark. He then put the Mercy Seat on top of the ark.
Deuteronomy 11:19
Teach them to your children, talking about them while sitting in your house, walking on the road, or when you are about to lie down or get up.
Psalm 78:3-4
things that we have heard and known and that our ancestors related to us.
Psalm 119:152
I discovered long ago about your decrees that you have confirmed them forever. Resh
Isaiah 38:19
The living yes the living they thank you, just as I am doing today; fathers will tell their children about your faithfulness.
1 John 5:9-12
If we accept human testimony, God's testimony is greater, because it is the testimony of God and because he has testified about his Son.