Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
For I have chosen him, that he will command his children and his household after him that they will keep the way of Yahweh, to do righteousness and justice, so that Yahweh may bring upon Abraham that which he said to him."
New American Standard Bible
For I have
King James Version
For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
Holman Bible
For I have chosen
International Standard Version
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."
A Conservative Version
For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of LORD, to do righteousness and justice, to the end that LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he has spoke
American Standard Version
For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of Jehovah, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that Jehovah may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
Amplified
For I have known (chosen, acknowledged) him [as My own], so that he may teach and command his children and [the sons of] his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is righteous and just, so that the Lord may bring upon Abraham what He has promised him.”
Bible in Basic English
For I have made him mine so that he may give orders to his children and those of his line after him, to keep the ways of the Lord, to do what is good and right: so that the Lord may do to Abraham as he has said.
Darby Translation
For I know him that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of Jehovah, to do righteousness and justice, in order that Jehovah may bring upon Abraham what he hath spoken of him.
Julia Smith Translation
For I know him, for that he will command his sons and his house after him; and they watched the way of Jehovah to do justice and judgment, for Jehovah to bring upon Abraham what he spake to him.
King James 2000
For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do righteousness and justice; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he has spoken of him.
Modern King James verseion
For I know him, that he will command his sons and his house after him, and they shall keep the way of Jehovah, to do justice and judgment, that Jehovah may bring upon Abraham that which He has spoken of him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For I know him that he will command his children and his household after him, that they keep the way of the LORD, to do after right and conscience, that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that he hath promised him."
NET Bible
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."
New Heart English Bible
For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of the LORD, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that the LORD may bring on Abraham that which he has spoken of him."
The Emphasized Bible
For I have become his intimate friend, To the end that he may command his sons and his house after him, so shall they keep the way of Yahweh, by doing righteousness and justice. To the end that Yahweh may bring in for Abraham, what he hath spoken concerning him.
Webster
For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they will keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
World English Bible
For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of Yahweh, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that Yahweh may bring on Abraham that which he has spoken of him."
Youngs Literal Translation
for I have known him, that he commandeth his children, and his house after him (and they have kept the way of Jehovah), to do righteousness and judgment, that Jehovah may bring on Abraham that which He hath spoken concerning him.'
Themes
Business life » Employers » good examples
Business life » Employers » Good
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
Devout fathers » Abraham exerts a spiritual influence upon his family
Families » Good--exemplified » Abraham
Family » Good--exemplified » Abraham
Fathers » Good Fathers » Abraham exerts a spiritual influence upon his family
Justice » Saints should » Teach others to do
Master » Good master, instances of » Abraham
Masters' » Good--exemplified » Abraham
Parents » Good--exemplified » Abraham
Topics
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 18:19
Prayers for Genesis 18:19
Verse Info
Context Readings
Abraham's Bargain With God
18 Abraham will surely become a great and strong nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed on account of him. 19 For I have chosen him, that he will command his children and his household after him that they will keep the way of Yahweh, to do righteousness and justice, so that Yahweh may bring upon Abraham that which he said to him." 20 Then Yahweh said, "Because the outcry of Sodom and Gomorrah [is] great and because their sin [is] very {serious},
Phrases
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:9-10
"However, {take care} for yourself and watch your inner self closely, so that you do not forget the things that your eyes have seen, so that they do not slip from your mind all the days of your life; and you shall make them known to your children and to {your grandchildren}.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
And these words that I am commanding you {today} shall be on your heart.
Deuteronomy 11:19-21
And you shall teach them to your children by talking about them when you sit in your house and when you travel on the road and when you lie down and when you get up.
Joshua 24:15
But if it is bad in your eyes to serve Yahweh, choose for yourselves today whom you want to serve, whether it is the gods that your ancestors served beyond the river, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you [are] living; but as for me and my household, we will serve Yahweh."
Proverbs 22:6
Train the child {concerning his way}; even when he is old, he will not stray from it.
Ephesians 6:4
And fathers, do not make your children angry, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Genesis 17:23-27
And Abraham took Ishmael his son and all who were born of his house, and all [those] acquired by his money, every male among the men of Abraham's house, and he circumcised the flesh of their foreskin on the same day that God spoke with him.
Deuteronomy 32:46
then he said to them, "{Take to heart all the words} that I [am] admonishing [against] you {today} [concerning] which you should instruct them [with respect to] your children {so that they will observe diligently} all the words of this law,
1 Samuel 2:30-31
Therefore,' {declares} Yahweh the God of Israel, 'though I solemnly said that your house and the house of your ancestor would walk before me forever, but now,' {declares} Yahweh, 'far be it from me, for those who honor me I will honor, but those who despise me, I will treat with contempt!
2 Samuel 7:20
{What more can David say to you}? You know your servant, my lord Yahweh.
1 Chronicles 28:9
"And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and a willing mind, for Yahweh searches all hearts and understands every plan and [all] thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you abandon him, he will reject you forever.
Job 1:5
{Then when} the days of the feast had run their course, {Job would send}, and he would sanctify them. Thus he would arise early in the morning and offer burnt offerings [according to] the number of all of them, because Job thought, "Perhaps my children have sinned and {cursed} God in their heart." This is what Job used to do {all the time}.
Psalm 1:6
for Yahweh knows [the] way of [the] righteous, but [the] way of [the] wicked will perish.
Psalm 11:4
Yahweh [is] in his holy temple; Yahweh [is] in the heavens [on] his throne. His eyelids see; they test [the] children of humankind.
Psalm 34:15
The eyes of Yahweh [are] toward [the] righteous, and his ears toward their cry for help.
Psalm 78:2-9
I will offer a parable [with] my mouth. I will pour out riddles from long ago,
Proverbs 6:20-22
My child, keep [the] commandment of your father, and do not disregard [the] instruction of your mother.
Isaiah 38:19
[The] living, [the] living one praises you like me today; a father will make your faithfulness known to children.
Amos 3:2
"You only have I {chosen} of all the clans of the earth. Therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.
John 10:14
"I am the good shepherd, and I know my [own], and my [own] know me,
John 21:17
He said to him a third [time], "Simon [son] of John, do you love me?" Peter was distressed because he said to him a third [time], "Do you love me?" and he said to him, "Lord, you know everything! You know that I love you!" Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep!
Acts 27:23-24
For this night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve came to me,
Acts 27:31
Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, "Unless these [men] remain with the ship, you cannot be saved!"
1 Timothy 3:4-5
managing his own household well, having children in submission with all dignity
1 Timothy 3:12
Deacons must be husbands of one wife, managing [their] children and their own households well.
2 Timothy 1:5
{remembering the} sincere faith in you, which lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced that [is] in you also,
2 Timothy 2:19
However, the solid foundation of God stands firm, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and "Everyone who names the name of the Lord must abstain from unrighteousness."
2 Timothy 3:15
and that from childhood you have known the holy writings that are able [to make] you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.