Psalms 78:5

Psalms 78:5 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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:
• New International Version (NIV)He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach their children,
• English Standard Version (ESV)He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children,
• New King James Version (NKJV)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;

Context of Psalms 78:5

3stories we have heard and known, stories our ancestors handed down to us. 4We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about his power and his mighty wonders. For he issued his laws to Jacob; he gave his instructions to Israel. He commanded our ancestors to teach them to their children, 6so the next generation might know them— even the children not yet born— and they in turn will teach their own children. 7So each generation should set its hope anew on God, not forgetting his glorious miracles and obeying his commands.

Psalms 78:5 word by word

וַיָּ֤קֶם עֵד֨וּת׀ בְּֽיַעֲקֹ֗ב וְתוֹרָה֮ שָׂ֤ם בְּיִשְׂרָ֫אֵ֥ל אֲשֶׁ֣ר צִ֭וָּה אֶת־אֲבוֹתֵ֑ינוּ לְ֝הוֹדִיעָ֗ם לִבְנֵיהֶֽם׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• For he establishedקוּםqûm · to arise: establishH6965
• a testimonyעֵדוּת‛êdûth · testimonyH5715
• in Jacobיַעֲקֹבya‛ăqôb · JacobH3290
• and appointedשׂוּםώûm ώîym · to set: appointH7760
• a lawתּוֹרָהtôrâh tôrâh · instructionH8451
• in Israelיִשְׂרָאֵלyiώrâ'êl · IsraelH3478
• which he commandedצָוָהtsâvâh · to commandH6680
• our fathersאָב'âb · fatherH1
• that they should make them knownיָדַעyâda‛ · to knowH3045
• to their childrenבֵּןbên · son: childH1121

Cross-references for Psalms 78:5

• Psalms 81:5He made it a law for Israel when he attacked Egypt to set us free. I heard an unknown voice say,
• Psalms 119:152I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever.
• Psalms 147:19He has revealed his words to Jacob, his decrees and regulations to Israel.
• Deuteronomy 4:45These are the laws, decrees, and regulations that Moses gave to the people of Israel when they left Egypt,
• Deuteronomy 6:7Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.
• Deuteronomy 11:19Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.
• Isaiah 8:20Look to God’s instructions and teachings! People who contradict his word are completely in the dark.
• Romans 3:2Yes, there are great benefits! First of all, the Jews were entrusted with the whole revelation of God.
• 1 John 5:9Since we believe human testimony, surely we can believe the greater testimony that comes from God. And God has testified about his Son.
• Exodus 25:16When the Ark is finished, place inside it the stone tablets inscribed with the terms of the covenant, which I will give to you.
• Exodus 40:3Place the Ark of the Covenant inside, and install the inner curtain to enclose the Ark within the Most Holy Place.
• Psalms 78:3stories we have heard and known, stories our ancestors handed down to us.
• Genesis 18:19I have singled him out so that he will direct his sons and their families to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. Then I will do for Abraham all that I have promised.”
• Isaiah 38:19Only the living can praise you as I do today. Each generation tells of your faithfulness to the next.
• Ephesians 6:4Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.

Commentaries on Psalms 78:5

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5For he established a testimony in Jacob - He ordained or appointed that which would be for a “witness” for him; that which would bear testimony to his character and perfections; that which would serve to remind them of what he was, and of his authority over them. Any law or ordinance of God is thus a standing and permanent witness in regard to his character as showing what he is. And appointed a law in Israel - That is, He gave law to Israel, or to the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5-6The telling of the story should motivate God’s people to obey what he commanded (Deuteronomy 6:4–9).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3-83-8. This history had been handed down (Ex 12:14; De 6:20) for God's honor, and that the principles of His law might be known and observed by posterity. This important sentiment is reiterated in (Psa 78:7, 8) negative form.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 78:5

• Children
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• Hope
• Instruction
• Law
• Parents
• School
• Wicked (People)
• Word of God

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Commentaries on Psalms 78

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings