Jacob 2:30
~544–420 BC
1830 Edition
For if I will, saith the Lord of Hosts, raise up seed unto me, I will command my people: otherwise, they shall hearken unto these things.
Changes
For if I will, saith the Lord of Hosts, raise up seed unto me, I will command my people:; otherwise, they shall hearken unto these things.
Simple English
'If I want to raise up children for me, says the Lord of Hosts, I will command my people. Otherwise, they must listen to these things.'
Paraphrase
'If I want to raise up children for myself, says the Lord of Hosts, I will command my people. Otherwise, they must follow these rules.'