Genesis 18:19 “For I have chosen him, so that he will command his children and his ho…”

Genesis 18:19

For I have chosen him, so that he will command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, in order that the LORD may bring upon Abraham what He has promised.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

World English Bible

For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of the LORD, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that the LORD may bring on Abraham that which he has spoken of him.”

American Standard Version

For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of Jehovah, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that Jehovah may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

Geneva Bible 1599

For I knowe him that he will commande his sonnes and his houshold after him, that they keepe the way of the Lord, to doe righteousnesse and iudgement, that the Lord may bring vpon Abraham that he hath spoken vnto him.

Darby Translation

For I know him that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of Jehovah, to do righteousness and justice, in order that Jehovah may bring upon Abraham what he hath spoken of him.

Young's Literal Translation

for I have known him, that he commandeth his children, and his house after him (and they have kept the way of Jehovah), to do righteousness and judgment, that Jehovah may bring on Abraham that which He hath spoken concerning him.'

Bible in Basic English

For I have made him mine so that he may give orders to his children and those of his line after him, to keep the ways of the Lord, to do what is good and right: so that the Lord may do to Abraham as he has said.

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Cross references

“For I”

Psalm 11:4 Psalm 34:15 2 Timothy 2:19 John 10:14 Psalm 1:6 2 Samuel 7:20

Psalm 11:4 · BSB

The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.

Psalm 34:15 · BSB

The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.

2 Timothy 2:19 · BSB

Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

John 10:14 · BSB

I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,

Psalm 1:6 · BSB

For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.

2 Samuel 7:20 · BSB

What more can David say to You? For You know Your servant, O Lord GOD.

“command”

Ephesians 6:4 2 Timothy 3:15 Proverbs 6:20–22 Deuteronomy 32:46 Deuteronomy 11:19–21 1 Chronicles 28:9

Ephesians 6:4 · BSB

Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

2 Timothy 3:15 · BSB

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Proverbs 6:20–22 · BSB

My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

Deuteronomy 32:46 · BSB

he said to them, “Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to carefully follow all the words of this law.

Deuteronomy 11:19–21 · BSB

Teach them to your children, speaking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

1 Chronicles 28:9 · BSB

As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be fou…

“that the”

Acts 27:31 1 Samuel 2:30 1 Samuel 2:31 Acts 27:23 Acts 27:24

Acts 27:31 · BSB

But Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “Unless these men remain with the ship, you cannot be saved.”

1 Samuel 2:30 · BSB

Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who hono…

1 Samuel 2:31 · BSB

Behold, the days are coming when I will cut off your strength and the strength of your father’s house, so that no one in it will reach old age.

Acts 27:23 · BSB

For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me

Acts 27:24 · BSB

and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’

Also

Amos 3:2

Amos 3:2 · BSB

“Only you have I known from all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

18Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and through him all the nations of the earth will be blessed.

20Then the LORD said, “The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great. Because their sin is so grievous,

Read Genesis 18