According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David.
Parallel translations
- WEB According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so Nathan spoke to David.
- BSB So Nathan relayed to David all the words of this entire vision.
- NKJV According to all these words and according to all this vision, so Nathan spoke to David.
- NASB According to all these words and according to all of this vision, so Nathan spoke to David.
- NLT So Nathan went back to David and told him everything the Lord had said in this vision.
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Quick answer
Nathan faithfully reported all these words and this vision to David. The prophet accurately delivered God's full message.
Overview
Nathan conveys the entire revelation to David exactly as God gave it, modeling faithful prophetic ministry. The careful transmission of God's word ensures David receives the covenant promise undistorted. This faithfulness in declaring God's word anticipates the trustworthy proclamation of the gospel, God's word fulfilled in Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Jer 23:28The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD.
- Acts 20:27For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
- 2 Sam 7:17According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David.
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