Deuteronomy 6:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What mean the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD our God hath commanded you?

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

And when your child asks you in the future, saying, 'What do all these laws, rules, and commands mean that the LORD our God has given you?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse anticipates children naturally asking their parents about the meaning and purpose of God's laws and commands.

📚 Historical Context

Moses was preparing the Israelites to enter the Promised Land and was emphasizing the importance of passing down their faith to future generations. This comes right after the famous Shema passage about loving God with all your heart, and Moses is instructing parents to be ready to explain their faith when children inevitably ask questions about their religious practices and laws.

←

PreviousDeuteronomy 6:19

NextDeuteronomy 6:21

→

Explore Similar Verses

Isaiah 45:11

This is what the LORD says—the Holy One of Israel, the one who formed Israel: Ask me about what will happen in the future to my children, and tell me what you want me to do with the work of my hands.

Isaiah 48:5

I told you about these things from the very beginning; I showed you what would happen before it actually happened. I did this so you couldn't say, 'My idol made this happen,' or 'My carved statue or metal god caused these things.'

Deuteronomy 3:21

And I gave Joshua this command at that time: 'You have seen with your own eyes everything the LORD your God did to these two kings. The LORD will do the same thing to all the kingdoms you will enter.'

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save

📚 Historical Context

Explore Similar Verses

Ask the AI Assistant

Translation & Methodology Sources