And when your children ask you, ‘What does this ceremony mean to you?’
One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.
We have heard it with our ears, O God; our ancestors have told us what you did in their days, in days long ago.
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.”
When you enter the land that the Lord will give you as he promised, observe this ceremony.
Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place in front of the people.
The living, the living—they praise you, as I am doing today; parents tell their children about your faithfulness.
Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
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.
In the future, when your son asks you, “What is the meaning of the stipulations, decrees and laws the Lord our God has commanded you?”
Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.