Commentary— Tyndale Open Study Notes (plain English)
29:29 secrets known to no one: There is an apparent contradiction between God’s covenant promises to Israel on the one hand and Israel’s being sent into exile on the other. What purpose could there be in such a mysterious turn of events? Only God knows. • the terms of these instructions (literally the words of this torah): See 4:44; 27:3.
Commentary— Tyndale Open Study Notes (plain English)
29:29 secrets known to no one: There is an apparent contradiction between God’s covenant promises to Israel on the one hand and Israel’s being sent into exile on the other. What purpose could there be in such a mysterious turn of events? Only God knows. • the terms of these instructions (literally the words of this torah): See 4:44; 27:3.
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King James VersionⓘKing James Version (1611) — the classic formal, word-for-word English translation. Historic and widely memorized, but uses Early Modern English vocabulary.King James Version (1611) — the classic formal, word-for-word English translation. Historic and widely memorized, but uses Early Modern English vocabulary.
The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.
American Standard VersionⓘAmerican Standard Version (1901) — a more literal, precision-focused revision in the King James tradition.American Standard Version (1901) — a more literal, precision-focused revision in the King James tradition.
The secret things belong unto Jehovah our God; but the things that are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.
World English BibleⓘWorld English Bible — a modern, public-domain update to the KJV/ASV formal style, without archaic language.World English Bible — a modern, public-domain update to the KJV/ASV formal style, without archaic language.
The secret things belong to Yahweh our God; but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.
Bible in Basic EnglishⓘBible in Basic English (1949) — deliberately written using a limited vocabulary of about 1,000 words.Bible in Basic English (1949) — deliberately written using a limited vocabulary of about 1,000 words.
The secret things are the Lord our God's: but the things which have been made clear are ours and our children's for ever, so that we may do all the words of this law.