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.'