Psalm 81:5

Translations

Modern

He ordained it as a testimony for Joseph when he went out over the land of Egypt, where I heard an unfamiliar language:

Traditional

This he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not.

Literal

As a testimony He established it in Joseph, in His going forth over the land of Egypt. I heard a language that I did not know:

Latin

Testimonium in Joseph posuit illud, cum exiret de terra Ægypti; linguam quam non noverat, audivit.

Original

Hebrew

English

He ordained it as a testimony for Joseph when he went out over the land of Egypt, where I heard an unfamiliar language:

Notes

Psalms 81:5

for Joseph: The tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh (the sons of Joseph) are used here to refer to the entire nation of Israel.

Psalms 81:4–5

The festival, a time to celebrate and listen to the Lord, took place at God’s appointed time.

Psalms 81:1–16

This warning message invites Israel to worship only the Lord and to enjoy the fullness of his blessing.

Related verses

Psalm 114:1
When Israel departed from Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of foreign tongue,
Jeremiah 5:15
Behold, I am bringing a distant nation against you, O house of Israel,” declares the LORD. “It is an established nation, an ancient nation, a nation whose language you do not know and whose speech you do not understand.
Deuteronomy 28:49
The LORD will bring a nation from afar, from the ends of the earth, to swoop down upon you like an eagle—a nation whose language you will not understand,
1 Corinthians 14:21–22
It is written in the Law: “By strange tongues and foreign lips I will speak to this people, but even then they will not listen to Me, says the Lord.”
Exodus 13:8–9
And on that day you are to explain to your son, ‘This is because of what the LORD did for me when I came out of Egypt.’
Psalm 77:15
With power You redeemed Your people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah
Exodus 11:4
So Moses declared, “This is what the LORD says: ‘About midnight I will go throughout Egypt,
Isaiah 28:11
Indeed, with mocking lips and foreign tongues, He will speak to this people
Exodus 12:27
…you are to reply, ‘It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD, who passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt when He struck down the Egyptians and spared our homes.’” Then the people bowed down and worshiped.
Exodus 12:12
On that night I will pass through the land of Egypt and strike down every firstborn male, both man and beast, and I will execute judgment against all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD.
Amos 6:6
You drink wine by the bowlful and anoint yourselves with the finest oils, but you fail to grieve over the ruin of Joseph.
Exodus 12:29
Now at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner in the dungeon, as well as all the firstborn among the livestock.

People

Joseph: Son of Jacob, ruler in Egypt

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

Asaph Gittith Moon Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Passover: Institution of The Law of Moses: Given: After the Exodus

Psalm 81:5

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