Let us choose for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good.
Parallel translations
- WEB Let us choose for us that which is right. Let us know among ourselves what is good.
- KJV Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good.
- NKJV Let us choose justice for ourselves; Let us know among ourselves what is good.
- NASB “Let us choose for ourselves what is right; Let us understand among ourselves what is good.
- NLT So let us discern for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good.
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Quick answer
Moses obeys, cutting the tablets and rising early to climb Sinai with them. His prompt obedience models faithful response to God's word.
Overview
Moses carries out God's instructions exactly, ascending the mountain with the prepared stones. His diligence reflects a heart submitted to the Lord. The verse sets the stage for the climactic revelation of God's name and character that follows.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 9
- 1 Th 5:21but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
- Isa 11:2–5The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.
- Gal 2:11–14When Cephas came to Antioch, however, I opposed him to his face, because he stood to be condemned.
- Rom 12:2Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
- Judg 20:7Behold, all you Israelites, give your advice and verdict here and now.”
- 1 Cor 6:2–5Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases?
- John 7:24Stop judging by outward appearances, and start judging justly.”
- Job 34:36If only Job were tried to the utmost for answering like a wicked man.
- Judg 19:30And everyone who saw it said, “Nothing like this has been seen or done from the day the Israelites came out of the land of Egypt until this day. Think it over, take counsel, and speak up!”
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Job's cry for a mediator who can lay his hand on both God and man, and his confidence that 'my Redeemer lives' and will stand on the earth, reaches forward to Jesus the living Redeemer.
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