Parallel Verses
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 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
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
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,
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 hide from their descendants. We will tell the next generation about the Lord's praiseworthy acts, about his strength and the amazing things he has done. 5 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, 6 so that the next generation, children yet to be born, might know about them. They will grow up and tell their descendants about them.
Cross References
Psalm 81:5
He decreed it as a regulation in Joseph, when he attacked the land of Egypt. I heard a voice I did not recognize.
Psalm 147:19
He proclaims his word to Jacob, his statutes and regulations to Israel.
Deuteronomy 4:45
These are the stipulations, statutes, and ordinances that Moses spoke to the Israelites after he had brought them out of Egypt,
Ephesians 6:4
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but raise them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Deuteronomy 6:7
and you must teach them to your children and speak of them as you sit in your house, as you walk along the road, as you lie down, and as you get up.
Psalm 19:7
The law of the Lord is perfect and preserves one's life. The rules set down by the Lord are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced.
Isaiah 8:20
Then you must recall the Lord's instructions and the prophetic testimony of what would happen. Certainly they say such things because their minds are spiritually darkened.
Romans 3:2
Actually, there are many advantages. First of all, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God.
Genesis 18:19
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."
Exodus 25:16
You are to put into the ark the testimony that I will give to you.
Exodus 25:21
You are to put the atonement lid on top of the ark, and in the ark you are to put the testimony I am giving you.
Exodus 40:3
You are to place the ark of the testimony in it and shield the ark with the special curtain.
Exodus 40:20
He took the testimony and put it in the ark, attached the poles to the ark, and then put the atonement lid on the ark.
Deuteronomy 11:19
Teach them to your children and speak of them as you sit in your house, as you walk along the road, as you lie down, and as you get up.
Psalm 78:3-4
What we have heard and learned -- that which our ancestors have told us --
Psalm 119:152
I learned long ago that you ordained your rules to last.
Isaiah 38:19
The living person, the living person, he gives you thanks, as I do today. A father tells his sons about your faithfulness.
1 John 5:9-12
If we accept the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater, because this is the testimony of God that he has testified concerning his Son.