Joshua 4:6

that this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask in the future, saying, ‘What do you mean by these stones?’

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WEBBE

that this may be a sign amongst you, that when your children ask in the future, saying, ‘What do you mean by these stones?’

BSB

to serve as a sign among you. In the future, when your children ask, ‘What do these stones mean to you?’

KJV

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?

ASV

that this may be a sign among you, that, when your children ask in time to come, saying, What mean ye by these stones?

BBE

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?

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 1–9

The works of the Lord are so worthy of rememberance, and the heart of man is so prone to forget them, that various methods are needful to refresh our memories, for the glory of God, our advantage, and that of our children. God gave orders for preparing this memorial.

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