That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of the LORD hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it.
Parallel translations
- WEB that they may see, know, consider, and understand together, that Yahweh’s hand has done this, and the Holy One of Israel has created it.
- BSB so that all may see and know, may consider and understand, that the hand of the LORD has done this and the Holy One of Israel has created it.”
- NKJV That they may see and know, And consider and understand together, That the hand of the Lord has done this, And the Holy One of Israel has created it.
- NASB So that they may see and recognize, And consider and gain insight as well, That the hand of the Lord has done this, And the Holy One of Israel has created it.
- NLT I am doing this so all who see this miracle will understand what it means— that it is the Lord who has done this, the Holy One of Israel who created it.
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Quick answer
The purpose of this transformation is that all may see and know the Lord's hand has done it.
Overview
God's miraculous provision is meant to lead observers to recognize, consider, and understand that He alone is its source. His works in history aim at the knowledge and glory of His name. Salvation is designed to display the power of the Holy One of Israel.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 11
- Job 12:9Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the LORD hath wrought this?
- Isa 43:21This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.
- Ps 109:27That they may know that this is thy hand; that thou, LORD, hast done it.
- Isa 44:23Sing, O ye heavens; for the LORD hath done it: shout, ye lower parts of the earth: break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: for the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel.
- Exod 9:16And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.
- Isa 45:6–8That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me. I am the LORD, and there is none else.
- Isa 43:7–13Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.
- 2 Th 1:10When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.
- Eph 2:6–10And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
- Isa 66:18For I know their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory.
- Num 23:23Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought!
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