Psalms 81:5

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.

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Other Translations for Psalms 81:5

BSB
He ordained it as a testimony for Joseph when he went out over the land of Egypt, where I heard an unfamiliar language:
AKJV
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.
CPDV
He set it as a testimony with Joseph, when he went out of the land of Egypt. He heard a tongue that he did not know.
ERV
He appointed it in Joseph for testimony, when he went out over the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I knew not.
NHEB
He appointed it in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out over the land of Egypt, I heard a language that I did not know.
SMT
He set him a testimony in Joseph in his going forth upon the land of Egypt: I shall hear a lip I knew not.

Commentary for Psalms 81:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 81:5
Summary
Reminder of covenant sign during Egyptian exodus
Place
Egypt
Event
Covenant testimony established
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Covenant