Lord, people will praise you\par forever and ever for the things you do.\par They will tell about the great things you do.\par
Exodus 12:26 - Easy To Read Version When your children ask you, ‘Why are we doing this ceremony?’ Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto you, What mean ye by this service? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition When your children shall say to you, What do you mean by this service? American Standard Version (1901) And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto you, What mean ye by this service? Common English Bible And when your children ask you, ‘What does this ritual mean to you?’ Catholic Public Domain Version And when your sons will say to you, 'What is the meaning of this religious observance?' Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And when your children shall say to you: What is the meaning of this service? |
Lord, people will praise you\par forever and ever for the things you do.\par They will tell about the great things you do.\par
God, we have heard about you.\par Our fathers told us what you did\par in their lifetime.\par They told us what you did long ago.\par
I also did this so you could tell your children and your grandchildren about the miracles and other wonderful things that I have done in Egypt. Then all of you will know that I am the Lord.”
You must remember to do this even when you go to the land the Lord is giving you.
People that are alive—\par like me today—\par are the people that praise you.\par A father should tell his children\par that you can be trusted.\par
Fathers, don’t make your children angry. But raise your children with the training and teaching of the Lord.
Teach these laws to your children. Talk about these things when you sit in your houses, when you walk on the road, when you lie down, and when you get up.
“Remember what happened long ago. Think about the things that happened many, many years ago. Ask your father; he will tell you. Ask your leaders; they will tell you.
“In the future, your son might ask you, ‘The Lord our God gave you teachings, laws, and rules. What do they mean?’
Be sure to teach them to your children. Talk about these commands when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road. Talk about them when you lie down and when you get up.