Parallel Verses New International Version He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach their children, King James Bible 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: Darby Bible 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; 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; Young's 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. Psalm 78:5 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleWe will not hide them - In those ancient times there was very little reading, because books were exceedingly scarce; tradition was therefore the only, or nearly the only, means of preserving the memory of past events. They were handed down from father to son by parables or pithy sayings and by chronological poems. This very Psalm is of this kind, and must have been very useful to the Israelites, as giving instructions concerning their ancient history, and recounting the wonderful deeds of the Almighty in their behalf. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge for he Psalm 119:152 Concerning your testimonies, I have known of old that you have founded them for ever. Psalm 147:19 He shows his word to Jacob, his statutes and his judgments to Israel. Romans 3:2 Much every way: chiefly, because that to them were committed the oracles of God. testimony. The word testimony is used for the ark, and for the law, written on tables of stone, put within the ark, and covered with the mercy seat. This testified the Lord's gracious presence with his people, and seemed to point out to them both the way of access and acceptance, and the standard or rule of their duty. Exodus 25:16,21 And you shall put into the ark the testimony which I shall give you... that they Psalm 78:3,4 Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us... Library Memory, Hope, and Effort'That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep His commandments.'--PSALM lxxviii. 7. In its original application this verse is simply a statement of God's purpose in giving to Israel the Law, and such a history of deliverance. The intention was that all future generations might remember what He had done, and be encouraged by the remembrance to hope in Him for the future; and by both memory and hope, be impelled to the discharge of present duty. So, then, the words … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Fifteenth Day for Schools and Colleges Out of the Deep of Loneliness, Failure, and Disappointment. The Good Shepherd: a Farewell Sermon Cross References Exodus 10:2 that you may tell your children and grandchildren how I dealt harshly with the Egyptians and how I performed my signs among them, and that you may know that I am the LORD." Leviticus 23:43 so your descendants will know that I had the Israelites live in temporary shelters when I brought them out of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.'" Deuteronomy 4:9 Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them. Deuteronomy 6:4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Deuteronomy 32:7 Remember the days of old; consider the generations long past. Ask your father and he will tell you, your elders, and they will explain to you. Psalm 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. Psalm 48:13 consider well her ramparts, view her citadels, that you may tell of them to the next generation. Jump to Previous Appointed Children Commanded Decreed Established Fathers Forefathers Israel Jacob Law Placed Raiseth Statutes Teach Teaching Testimony WitnessJump to Next Appointed Children Commanded Decreed Established Fathers Forefathers Israel Jacob Law Placed Raiseth Statutes Teach Teaching Testimony WitnessLinks Psalm 78:5 NIVPsalm 78:5 NLT Psalm 78:5 ESV Psalm 78:5 NASB Psalm 78:5 KJV Psalm 78:5 Bible Apps Psalm 78:5 Biblia Paralela Psalm 78:5 Chinese Bible Psalm 78:5 French Bible Psalm 78:5 German Bible Psalm 78:5 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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