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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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Christian Standard Bible ®
Joshua 4:6
so that this will be a sign among you. In the future, when your children ask you, ‘What do these stones mean to you?’
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Hebrew Names Version
that this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask in time to come, saying, What do you mean by these stones?
that this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask in time to come, saying, What do you mean by these stones?
King James Version
That this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean ye by these stones?
That this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean ye by these stones?
Lexham English Bible
so that this may be a reminder among you. When your children ask in the future, saying, ‘What do these stones mean to you?'
so that this may be a reminder among you. When your children ask in the future, saying, ‘What do these stones mean to you?'
English Standard Version
that this may be a sign among you. When your children ask in time to come, ‘What do those stones mean to you?'
that this may be a sign among you. When your children ask in time to come, ‘What do those stones mean to you?'
New Century Version
They will be a sign among you. In the future your children will ask you, ‘What do these rocks mean?'
They will be a sign among you. In the future your children will ask you, ‘What do these rocks mean?'
New English Translation
The stones will be a reminder to you. When your children ask someday, ‘Why are these stones important to you?'
The stones will be a reminder to you. When your children ask someday, ‘Why are these stones important to you?'
Amplified Bible
so that this may be a sign among you; when your children ask later, 'What do these stones mean to you?'
so that this may be a sign among you; when your children ask later, 'What do these stones mean to you?'
New American Standard Bible
"This shall be a sign among you; when your children ask later, saying, 'What do these stones mean to you?'
"This shall be a sign among you; when your children ask later, saying, 'What do these stones mean to you?'
Geneva Bible (1587)
That this may bee a signe among you, that whe your children shal aske their fathers in time to come, saying, What meane you by these stones?
That this may bee a signe among you, that whe your children shal aske their fathers in time to come, saying, What meane you by these stones?
Legacy Standard Bible
in order that this would be a sign among you, so that when your children ask later, saying, ‘What do these stones mean to you?'
in order that this would be a sign among you, so that when your children ask later, saying, ‘What do these stones mean to you?'
Contemporary English Version
Someday your children will ask, "Why are these rocks here?" Then you can tell them how the water stopped flowing when the chest was being carried across the river. These rocks will always remind our people of what happened here today.
Someday your children will ask, "Why are these rocks here?" Then you can tell them how the water stopped flowing when the chest was being carried across the river. These rocks will always remind our people of what happened here today.
Complete Jewish Bible
This will be a sign for you. In the future, when your children ask, ‘What do you mean by these stones?'
This will be a sign for you. In the future, when your children ask, ‘What do you mean by these stones?'
Darby Translation
that this may be a sign in your midst. When your children ask hereafter, saying, What mean ye by these stones?
that this may be a sign in your midst. When your children ask hereafter, saying, What mean ye by these stones?
Easy-to-Read Version
These rocks will be a sign for you. In the future, your children will ask you, ‘What do these rocks mean?'
These rocks will be a sign for you. In the future, your children will ask you, ‘What do these rocks mean?'
George Lamsa Translation
That this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask you in time to come, saying, What is the meaning of these stones?
That this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask you in time to come, saying, What is the meaning of these stones?
Good News Translation
These stones will remind the people of what the Lord has done. In the future, when your children ask what these stones mean to you,
These stones will remind the people of what the Lord has done. In the future, when your children ask what these stones mean to you,
Literal Translation
that this shall be a sign among you, when your children ask hereafter, saying, What are these stones to you?
that this shall be a sign among you, when your children ask hereafter, saying, What are these stones to you?
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
yt they maye be a token amonge you. And whan youre children are their fathers here after, and saye: What do these stones there?
yt they maye be a token amonge you. And whan youre children are their fathers here after, and saye: What do these stones there?
American Standard Version
that this may be a sign among you, that, when your children ask in time to come, saying, What mean ye by these stones?
that this may be a sign among you, that, when your children ask in time to come, saying, What mean ye by these stones?
Bible in Basic English
So that this may be a sign among you; when your children say to you in time to come, What is the reason for these stones?
So that this may be a sign among you; when your children say to you in time to come, What is the reason for these stones?
Bishop's Bible (1568)
That this may be a signe among you: That when your chyldren aske their fathers in tyme to come, saying, What [meane] these stones with you?
That this may be a signe among you: That when your chyldren aske their fathers in tyme to come, saying, What [meane] these stones with you?
JPS Old Testament (1917)
that this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask in time to come, saying: What mean ye by these stones?
that this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask in time to come, saying: What mean ye by these stones?
King James Version (1611)
That this may be a signe among you, that when your children aske their fathers in time to come, saying, What meane you by these stones?
That this may be a signe among you, that when your children aske their fathers in time to come, saying, What meane you by these stones?
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
that these may be to you continually for an appointed sign, that when thy son asks thee in future, saying, What are these stones to us?
that these may be to you continually for an appointed sign, that when thy son asks thee in future, saying, What are these stones to us?
English Revised Version
that this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask in time to come, saying, What mean ye by these stones?
that this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask in time to come, saying, What mean ye by these stones?
Berean Standard Bible
to serve as a sign among you. In the future, when your children ask, 'What do these stones mean to you?'
to serve as a sign among you. In the future, when your children ask, 'What do these stones mean to you?'
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
that it be a signe bitwixe you. And whanne youre sones schulen axe you to morewe, that is, in tyme `to comynge, and schulen seie, What wolen these stonus `to hem silf?
that it be a signe bitwixe you. And whanne youre sones schulen axe you to morewe, that is, in tyme `to comynge, and schulen seie, What wolen these stonus `to hem silf?
Young's Literal Translation
so that this is a sign in your midst, when your children ask hereafter, saying, What [are] these stones to you?
so that this is a sign in your midst, when your children ask hereafter, saying, What [are] these stones to you?
Update Bible Version
that this may be a sign among you, that, when your sons ask in time to come, saying, What do you mean by these stones?
that this may be a sign among you, that, when your sons ask in time to come, saying, What do you mean by these stones?
Webster's Bible Translation
That this may be a sign among you, [that] when your children ask [their fathers] in time to come, saying, What [mean] ye by these stones?
That this may be a sign among you, [that] when your children ask [their fathers] in time to come, saying, What [mean] ye by these stones?
World English Bible
that this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask in time to come, saying, What do you mean by these stones?
that this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask in time to come, saying, What do you mean by these stones?
New King James Version
that this may be a sign among you when your children ask in time to come, saying, "What do these stones mean to you?'
that this may be a sign among you when your children ask in time to come, saying, "What do these stones mean to you?'
New Living Translation
We will use these stones to build a memorial. In the future your children will ask you, ‘What do these stones mean?'
We will use these stones to build a memorial. In the future your children will ask you, ‘What do these stones mean?'
New Life Bible
Let this be something special among you. Your children will ask you later, ‘What do these stones mean to you?'
Let this be something special among you. Your children will ask you later, ‘What do these stones mean to you?'
New Revised Standard
so that this may be a sign among you. When your children ask in time to come, ‘What do those stones mean to you?'
so that this may be a sign among you. When your children ask in time to come, ‘What do those stones mean to you?'
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
that this may be a sign in your midst, - for your sons will ask in time to come, saying, What mean these stones to you?
that this may be a sign in your midst, - for your sons will ask in time to come, saying, What mean these stones to you?
Douay-Rheims Bible
That it may be a sign among you: and when your children shall ask you tomorrow, saying: What means these stones?
That it may be a sign among you: and when your children shall ask you tomorrow, saying: What means these stones?
Revised Standard Version
that this may be a sign among you, when your children ask in time to come, 'What do those stones mean to you?'
that this may be a sign among you, when your children ask in time to come, 'What do those stones mean to you?'
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Let this be a sign among you, so that when your children ask later, saying, 'What do these stones mean to you?'
"Let this be a sign among you, so that when your children ask later, saying, 'What do these stones mean to you?'
Contextual Overview
1After the entire nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the Lord spoke to Joshua: 2“Choose twelve men from the people, one man for each tribe, 3and command them: Take twelve stones from this place in the middle of the Jordan where the priests are standing, carry them with you, and set them down at the place where you spend the night.” 4So Joshua summoned the twelve men he had selected from the Israelites, one man for each tribe, 5and said to them, “Go across to the ark of the Lord your God in the middle of the Jordan. Each of you lift a stone onto his shoulder, one for each of the Israelite tribes, 6so that this will be a sign among you. In the future, when your children ask you, ‘What do these stones mean to you?’ 7you should tell them, ‘The water of the Jordan was cut off in front of the ark of the Lord’s covenant. When it crossed the Jordan, the Jordan’s water was cut off.’ Therefore these stones will always be a memorial for the Israelites.” 8The Israelites did just as Joshua had commanded them. The twelve men took stones from the middle of the Jordan, one for each of the Israelite tribes, just as the Lord had told Joshua. They carried them to the camp and set them down there. 9Joshua also set up twelve stones in the middle of the Jordan where the priests who carried the ark of the covenant were standing. The stones are still there today.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
a sign: Joshua 22:27, Exodus 12:14, Exodus 13:9, Exodus 31:13, Numbers 16:38, Isaiah 55:13, Ezekiel 20:12, Ezekiel 20:20
when your: Joshua 4:21, Exodus 12:26, Exodus 12:27, Exodus 13:14, Deuteronomy 6:20, Deuteronomy 6:21, Deuteronomy 11:19, Psalms 44:1, Psalms 71:18, Psalms 78:3-8, Isaiah 38:19, Acts 2:39
in time to come: Heb. to-morrow
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 4:9 - teach them Joshua 4:7 - memorial Joshua 22:24 - In time to come Psalms 78:4 - showing Psalms 111:4 - He hath Psalms 119:27 - so shall I talk Ezekiel 17:12 - Know Joel 1:3 - General Ephesians 6:4 - but
Cross-References
Genesis 4:1
The man was intimate with his wife Eve, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain. She said, “I have had a male child with the Lord’s help.”
The man was intimate with his wife Eve, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain. She said, “I have had a male child with the Lord’s help.”
Genesis 4:3
In the course of time Cain presented some of the land’s produce as an offering to the Lord.
In the course of time Cain presented some of the land’s produce as an offering to the Lord.
Genesis 4:4
And Abel also presented an offering—some of the firstborn of his flock and their fat portions. The Lord had regard for Abel and his offering,
And Abel also presented an offering—some of the firstborn of his flock and their fat portions. The Lord had regard for Abel and his offering,
Genesis 4:5
but he did not have regard for Cain and his offering. Cain was furious, and he looked despondent.
but he did not have regard for Cain and his offering. Cain was furious, and he looked despondent.
Genesis 4:8
Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let’s go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.
Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let’s go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.
Genesis 4:11
So now you are cursed, alienated from the ground that opened its mouth to receive your brother’s blood you have shed.
So now you are cursed, alienated from the ground that opened its mouth to receive your brother’s blood you have shed.
Genesis 4:13
But Cain answered the Lord, “My punishment is too great to bear!
But Cain answered the Lord, “My punishment is too great to bear!
Job 5:2
For anger kills a fool,and jealousy slays the gullible.
For anger kills a fool,and jealousy slays the gullible.
Isaiah 1:18
“Come, let us settle this,”says the Lord.“Though your sins are scarlet,they will be as white as snow;though they are crimson red,they will be like wool.
“Come, let us settle this,”says the Lord.“Though your sins are scarlet,they will be as white as snow;though they are crimson red,they will be like wool.
Jeremiah 2:5
This is what the Lord says:What fault did your fathers find in methat they went so far from me,followed worthless idols,and became worthless themselves?
This is what the Lord says:What fault did your fathers find in methat they went so far from me,followed worthless idols,and became worthless themselves?
Gill's Notes on the Bible
That this may be a sign among you,.... A commemorative one:
[that] when your children ask [their fathers] in time to come; or "tomorrow" g and so in all time, or any time hereafter:
saying, what mean you by these stones? what is the reason of setting them up, and in this place, and being just of such a number?
g ××ר Î±Ï Ïιον, Sept. "eras", Pagninus, Montanus.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Joshua 4:6. This may be a sign — Stand as a continual memorial of this miraculous passage, and consequently a proof of their lasting obligation to God.
