Psalm 78:5

New International Reader's Version

He gave laws to the people of Jacob. He gave Israel their law. He commanded our people who lived before us to teach his laws to their children.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him. He must direct his children to live in the way that pleases me. And he must direct the members of his family after him to do the same. So he must guide all of them in doing what is right and fair. Then I, the Lord, will do for Abraham what I have promised him.”

Psalm 119:152

Long ago I learned from your covenant laws that you made them to last forever.

Psalm 147:19

He has made his word known to the people of Jacob. He has made his laws and rules known to Israel.

Psalm 19:7

The law of the Lord is perfect. It gives us new strength. The laws of the Lord can be trusted. They make childish people wise.

Psalm 81:5

He gave it as a covenant law for the people of Joseph. It was given when God went out to punish Egypt. There I heard a voice I didn’t recognize.

Exodus 12:27

Tell them, ‘It’s the Passover sacrifice to honor the Lord. He passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt. He spared our homes when he struck down the Egyptians.’ ” Then the Israelites bowed down and worshiped.

Exodus 25:16

I will give you the tablets of the covenant law. When I do, put them into the ark.

Exodus 25:21

Place the cover on top of the ark. I will give you the tablets of the covenant law. Put them in the ark.

Exodus 40:20

He got the tablets of the covenant law. He placed them in the ark. He put the poles through its rings. And he put the cover on it. The cover was the place where sin is paid for.

Exodus 40:3

Place in it the ark where the tablets of the covenant law are kept. Hide the ark with the curtain.

Isaiah 38:19

It is those who are alive who praise you. And that’s what I’m doing today. Parents tell their children about how faithful you are.

Isaiah 8:20

Follow what the Lord taught you and said to you through me. People who don’t speak in keeping with these words will have no hope in the morning.

Romans 3:2

There is great value in every way! First of all, the Jews have been given the very words of God.

Ephesians 6:4

Fathers, don’t make your children angry. Instead, instruct them and teach them the ways of the Lord as you raise them.

Deuteronomy 11:19

Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you are at home. Talk about them when you walk along the road. Speak about them when you go to bed. And speak about them when you get up.

Deuteronomy 31:13

Their children must hear it read too. They don’t know this law yet. They too must learn to have respect for the Lord your God. They must honor him as long as you live in the land. You are about to go across the Jordan River and take that land as your very own.”

Deuteronomy 32:46

Then he said to them, “Think carefully about all the words I have announced to you today. I want you to command your children to be careful to obey all the words of this law.

Deuteronomy 4:45

Here are its terms, rules and laws. Moses gave them to the people when they came out of Egypt.

Deuteronomy 6:7

Make sure your children learn them. Talk about them when you are at home. Talk about them when you walk along the road. Speak about them when you go to bed. And speak about them when you get up.