New International Versionthis is a decree for Israel, an ordinance of the God of Jacob.
New Living TranslationFor this is required by the decrees of Israel; it is a regulation of the God of Jacob.
English Standard VersionFor it is a statute for Israel, a rule of the God of Jacob.
Berean Standard BibleFor this is a statute for Israel, an ordinance of the God of Jacob.
King James BibleFor this was a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob.
New King James VersionFor this is a statute for Israel, A law of the God of Jacob.
New American Standard BibleFor it is a statute for Israel, An ordinance of the God of Jacob.
NASB 1995For it is a statute for Israel, An ordinance of the God of Jacob.
NASB 1977For it is a statute for Israel, An ordinance of the God of Jacob.
Legacy Standard BibleFor it is a statute for Israel, A judgment of the God of Jacob.
Amplified BibleFor this is a statute for Israel, An ordinance of the God of Jacob.
Christian Standard BibleFor this is a statute for Israel, an ordinance of the God of Jacob.
Holman Christian Standard BibleFor this is a statute for Israel, a judgment of the God of Jacob.
American Standard VersionFor it is a statute for Israel, An ordinance of the God of Jacob.
Contemporary English VersionThis is the law in Israel, and it was given to us by the God of Jacob.
English Revised VersionFor it is a statute for Israel, an ordinance of the God of Jacob.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThis is a law for Israel, a legal decision from the God of Jacob.
Good News TranslationThis is the law in Israel, an order from the God of Jacob.
International Standard Versionbecause it is a statute in Israel, an ordinance by the God of Jacob,
NET BibleFor observing the festival is a requirement for Israel; it is an ordinance given by the God of Jacob.
New Heart English BibleFor it is a statute for Israel, an ordinance of the God of Jacob.
Webster's Bible TranslationFor this was a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor this is a statute for Israel, an ordinance of the God of Jacob.
World English BibleFor it is a statute for Israel, an ordinance of the God of Jacob. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor it [is] a statute to Israel, "" An ordinance of the God of Jacob.
Young's Literal Translation For a statute to Israel it is, An ordinance of the God of Jacob.
Smith's Literal TranslationFor it is a law to Israel, a judgment to the God of Jacob. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor it is a commandment in Israel, and a judgment to the God of Jacob.
Catholic Public Domain Versionfor it is a precept in Israel and a judgment for the God of Jacob.
New American Bible
For this is a law for Israel, an edict of the God of Jacob,
New Revised Standard Version
For it is a statute for Israel, an ordinance of the God of Jacob.Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
For this was a statute for Israel and a law of the God of Jacob.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
For this is the law for Israel and the judgment for the God of Jacob!OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
For it is a statute for Israel, An ordinance of the God of Jacob.
Brenton Septuagint Translation
Forthis is an ordinance for Israel, and a statute of the God of Jacob.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Sing for Joy to God, Our Strength… 3Sound the ram’s horn at the New Moon, and at the full moon on the day of our Feast. 4Forthisis a statutefor Israel,an ordinanceof the Godof Jacob.5He ordained it as a testimony for Joseph when he went out over the land of Egypt, where I heard an unfamiliar language:…
Cross References Leviticus 23:24“Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘On the first day of the seventh month you are to have a day of rest, a sacred assembly announced by trumpet blasts.
Numbers 10:10And on your joyous occasions, your appointed feasts, and the beginning of each month, you are to blow the trumpets over your burnt offerings and peace offerings to serve as a reminder for you before your God. I am the LORD your God.”
Numbers 29:1“On the first day of the seventh month, you are to hold a sacred assembly, and you must not do any regular work. This will be a day for you to sound the trumpets.
2 Chronicles 5:12-13all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud
Nehemiah 8:15and that they should proclaim this message and spread it throughout their towns and in Jerusalem, saying, “Go out to the hill country and bring back branches of olive, wild olive, myrtle, palm, and other leafy trees, to make booths, as it is written.”
Isaiah 27:13And in that day a great ram’s horn will sound, and those who were perishing in Assyria will come forth with those who were exiles in Egypt. And they will worship the LORD on the holy mountain in Jerusalem.
Ezekiel 46:1“This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘The gate of the inner court that faces east must be kept shut during the six days of work, but on the Sabbath day and on the day of the New Moon it shall be opened.
Hosea 5:8Blow the ram’s horn in Gibeah, the trumpet in Ramah; raise the battle cry in Beth-aven: Lead on, O Benjamin!
Amos 3:6If a ram’s horn sounds in a city, do the people not tremble? If calamity comes to a city, has not the LORD caused it?
Colossians 2:16-17Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath. / These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ.
1 Corinthians 5:7-8Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. / Therefore let us keep the feast, not with the old bread, leavened with malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and of truth.
Hebrews 4:9There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God.
Revelation 8:2And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and they were given seven trumpets.
Revelation 11:15Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”
Revelation 14:2And I heard a sound from heaven like the roar of many waters and the loud rumbling of thunder. And the sound I heard was like harpists strumming their harps.
Treasury of Scripture For this was a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob. no reference Jump to Previous DecreeIsraelJacobLawOrdinanceRuleStatuteJump to Next DecreeIsraelJacobLawOrdinanceRuleStatutePsalm 81 1.An exhortation to a solemn praising of God4.God challenges that duty by reason of his benefits8.God, exhorting to obedience, complains of their disobedience, which proves their own hurt.For this is a statute for IsraelThis phrase emphasizes the divine commandment given specifically to the nation of Israel. The term "statute" refers to a law or decree that is meant to be observed perpetually. In the context of ancient Israel, statutes were often given through Moses and were intended to guide the people in their covenant relationship with God. The use of "Israel" highlights the collective identity of the twelve tribes as God's chosen people. This statute likely refers to the observance of festivals or religious practices that were integral to Israel's worship and community life, such as the Feast of Tabernacles or the Passover, which served as reminders of God's deliverance and provision. An ordinance of the God of Jacob
The term "ordinance" suggests a formal decree or command that carries the authority of God. "The God of Jacob" is a title that connects the present generation of Israelites to their patriarchal ancestor, Jacob, also known as Israel. This connection underscores the continuity of God's promises and faithfulness from the time of the patriarchs to the present. The use of "Jacob" rather than "Abraham" or "Isaac" may emphasize God's grace and transformative power, as Jacob's life was marked by struggle and eventual transformation into Israel. This phrase also serves as a reminder of the covenantal relationship established between God and Jacob's descendants, reinforcing the idea that these ordinances are not arbitrary but are rooted in a historical and relational context. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsraelThe nation chosen by God to be His people, through whom He revealed His laws and statutes. 2. God of JacobRefers to the God who made a covenant with Jacob, also known as Israel, the patriarch whose descendants became the twelve tribes of Israel. 3. StatuteA law or decree established by God for His people to follow. 4. OrdinanceA specific command or regulation given by God, often related to worship or religious observance. Teaching Points Understanding God's StatutesGod's statutes are not arbitrary; they are designed for the well-being and spiritual growth of His people. The Role of RemembranceObserving God's ordinances helps us remember His faithfulness and mighty works in history. Covenant RelationshipThe statutes and ordinances are part of the covenant relationship between God and His people, calling for obedience and trust. Worship as ObedienceTrue worship involves adhering to God's commands and recognizing His authority in our lives. Continuity of God's LawWhile the ceremonial laws were fulfilled in Christ, the moral principles behind God's statutes remain relevant for guiding Christian conduct. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 81
In Psalm 81:4–5, how can we verify historically or archaeologically that Joseph held influence in Egypt and that a new language was heard?
Psalm 135:4 states that God chose Jacob for Himself--is this concept of divine favoritism at odds with the broader biblical theme of God's universal love for all people?
In Psalm 81:13-14, how can we reconcile God's promise to subdue Israel's enemies with historical records of Israel's defeats?
In Psalm 81:16, does the claim of satisfying Israel with 'honey from the rock' suggest a literal miracle, and how do we address it scientifically?(4) For this.--Better, for it is a statute.Referring either to the feast itself or to the mode of celebrating it. Law.--Literally,judgment,as LXX. and Vulg. Verse 4. - For this was a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob; rather, this is a law (Kay, Cheyne, Revised Version). See the passages quoted in the preceding note.
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Hebrew Forכִּ֤י(kî)Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunctionthisה֑וּא(hū)Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931:He, self, the same, this, that, as, areis a statuteחֹ֣ק(ḥōq)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2706:Something prescribed or owed, a statutefor Israel,לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל(lə·yiś·rā·’êl)Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478:Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his descan ordinanceמִ֝שְׁפָּ֗ט(miš·pāṭ)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4941:A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, styleof the Godלֵאלֹהֵ֥י(lê·lō·hê)Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlativeof Jacob.יַעֲקֹֽב׃(ya·‘ă·qōḇ)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3290:Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc
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