Then ye shall let your children know, saying, Israel came over this Jordan on dry land.
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Verse 22 is found in chapter 4 of Joshua. The conclusion of the Jordan narrative expands the meaning of the memorial. The stones not only remind Israel of God’s power; they also have a missionary function, because the nations are to know that the hand of the Lord is mighty. The ultimate purpose is for Israel to fear the Lord continually. The miracle is therefore interpreted within a theology of memory: God’s works must be remembered so that they produce instruction, identity, and reverence in succeeding generations.
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So sollt ihr's ihnen kundtun und sagen: Israel ging trocken durch den Jordan,
Declararéis a vuestros hijos, diciendo: Israel pasó en seco por este Jordán.
ustedes harán saber a sus hijos: “Israel cruzó este Jordán por tierra seca”.
vous en instruirez vos enfants, et vous direz: Israël a passé ce Jourdain à sec.
Voi il farete assapere a’ vostri figliuoli, dicendo: Israele passò questo Giordano per l’asciutto.
Fareis saber a vossos filhos, dizendo: Israel passou em seco este Jordão.
你們就讓你們的子孫知道,說:『 以色列 人曾走乾地過這 約旦河 。』
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