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Commentary— Tyndale Open Study Notes (plain English)
9:38–10:39 The people, embracing the prayer, renewed their dedication to God and his word. They signed their names to indicate their commitment (9:38–10:27) and took an oath to live by the covenant (10:28-39). 9:38 making a solemn promise . . . putting it in writing: These actions indicate a serious vow of faithfulness to the covenant. The sealed document had legal standing.
Commentary— Tyndale Open Study Notes (plain English)
9:38–10:39 The people, embracing the prayer, renewed their dedication to God and his word. They signed their names to indicate their commitment (9:38–10:27) and took an oath to live by the covenant (10:28-39). 9:38 making a solemn promise . . . putting it in writing: These actions indicate a serious vow of faithfulness to the covenant. The sealed document had legal standing.
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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.
And because of all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, Levites, and priests, seal unto it.
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.
And yet for all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, our Levites, and our priests, seal unto it.
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.
Yet for all this, we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, our Levites, and our priests, seal it.”
Bible in Basic EnglishⓘBible in Basic English (1949) — deliberately written with a ~1,000-word vocabulary. Easiest to read, least precise wording.Bible in Basic English (1949) — deliberately written with a ~1,000-word vocabulary. Easiest to read, least precise wording.
And because of all this we are making an agreement in good faith, and putting it in writing; and our rulers, our Levites, and our priests are putting their names to it.