Parallel Verses
World English Bible
He appointed it in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out over the land of Egypt, I heard a language that I didn't know.
New American Standard Bible
When he
I heard a
King James Version
This he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not.
Holman Bible
when He went throughout
International Standard Version
a decree that he prescribed for Joseph when he went throughout the land of Egypt, speaking a language I did not recognize.
A Conservative Version
He appointed it in Joseph for a testimony when he went out over the land of Egypt, [where] I heard a language that I knew not.
American Standard Version
He appointed it in Joseph for a testimony, When he went out over the land of Egypt, Where I heard a language that I knew not.
Amplified
He established it for a testimony in
When He went throughout the land of Egypt.
I heard the language [of One whom] I did not know, saying,
Bible in Basic English
He gave it to Joseph as a witness, when he went out over the land of Egypt; then the words of a strange tongue were sounding in my ears.
Darby Translation
He ordained it in Joseph for a testimony, when he went forth over the land of Egypt, where I heard a language that I knew not.
Julia Smith Translation
He set him a testimony in Joseph in his going forth upon the land of Egypt: I shall hear a lip I knew not
King James 2000
This he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He made it a statute in Joseph when he went out against the land of Egypt, [where] I heard a language I did not know.
Modern King James verseion
This He ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when He went out over the land of Egypt; I heard a language I understood not.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
This he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he came out of Egypt, and had heard a strange language.
NET Bible
He decreed it as a regulation in Joseph, when he attacked the land of Egypt. I heard a voice I did not recognize.
New Heart English Bible
He appointed it in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out over the land of Egypt, I heard a language that I did not know.
The Emphasized Bible
A testimony in Joseph, he appointed it, When he went forth over the land of Egypt: A language I liked not, used I to hear;
Webster
This he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not.
Youngs Literal Translation
A testimony on Joseph He hath placed it, In his going forth over the land of Egypt. A lip, I have not known -- I hear.
References
Watsons
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 81:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Call To Obedience
4 For it is a statute for Israel, an ordinance of the God of Jacob. 5 He appointed it in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out over the land of Egypt, I heard a language that I didn't know. 6 "I removed his shoulder from the burden. His hands were freed from the basket.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 114:1
When Israel went forth out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of foreign language;
Deuteronomy 28:49
Yahweh will bring a nation against you from far, from the end of the earth, as the eagle flies; a nation whose language you shall not understand;
Jeremiah 5:15
Behold, I will bring a nation on you from far, house of Israel," says Yahweh. "It is a mighty nation. It is an ancient nation, a nation whose language you don't know, neither understand what they say.
Exodus 11:4
Moses said, "This is what Yahweh says: 'About midnight I will go out into the midst of Egypt,
Psalm 77:15
You have redeemed your people with your arm, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.
Exodus 12:12
For I will go through the land of Egypt in that night, and will strike all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and animal. Against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgments: I am Yahweh.
Exodus 12:27
that you shall say, 'It is the sacrifice of Yahweh's Passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he struck the Egyptians, and spared our houses.'" The people bowed their heads and worshiped.
Exodus 12:29
It happened at midnight, that Yahweh struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of livestock.
Exodus 13:8-9
You shall tell your son in that day, saying, 'It is because of that which Yahweh did for me when I came forth out of Egypt.'
Exodus 13:14-16
It shall be, when your son asks you in time to come, saying, 'What is this?' that you shall tell him, 'By strength of hand Yahweh brought us out from Egypt, from the house of bondage;
Deuteronomy 4:45
these are the testimonies, and the statutes, and the ordinances, which Moses spoke to the children of Israel, when they came forth out of Egypt,
Psalm 78:6
that the generation to come might know, even the children who should be born; who should arise and tell their children,
Psalm 80:1-2
Hear us, Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock, you who sit above the cherubim, shine forth.
Isaiah 28:11
But he will speak to this nation with stammering lips and in another language;
Ezekiel 20:20
and make my Sabbaths holy; and they shall be a sign between me and you, that you may know that I am Yahweh your God.
Amos 6:6
who drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the best oils; but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
1 Corinthians 14:21-22
In the law it is written, "By men of strange languages and by the lips of strangers I will speak to this people. Not even thus will they hear me, says the Lord."