4:24a
so that all the peoples of the earth may know: There is some implied information here. Yahweh did this so that all the people will know. For example:
He has done this so that all the nations of the earth might recognize the Lord ’s power (NET Bible)
so that: The phrase so that indicates the reason why Yahweh dried up the Red Sea and the Jordan River.
all the peoples of the earth: The phrase all the peoples of the earth refers to all the nations that are in the world.
may know: The phrase may know indicates that everyone will know and understand that Yahweh is powerful.
4:24b
that: The word that introduces the content of what all the peoples of the earth should know.
the hand of the LORD is mighty: The phrase hand of the LORD is mighty is a Hebrew idiom that to refers to Yahweh’s power. Translate this idiom in a way that is natural in your language. For example:
Yahweh is powerful
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Yahweh has great power
4:24c
so that you may always fear the LORD your God: There is implied information here. Yahweh did this so that you will fear him.
Here is another way to translate this phrase:
⌊Yahweh did this⌋ so that you would fear him forever
so that: The phrase so that expresses purpose. It could also be translated “that” or “in order that.”
fear the LORD your God: The expression fear the LORD implies loyalty, respect, or honor of Yahweh. It means to be in awe of God’s greatness.
Here are some other ways to translate this phrase:
honor the Lord your God (Good News Translation)
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worship him (Contemporary English Version)
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always obey the Lord your God (NET Bible)
General Comment on 4:21–24
These verses repeat the theme that was introduced in 4:6–7|. This repetition emphasizes the importance of this commemoration event, and the great deliverance performed by God. It also emphasizes the unity of the Israelites as a nation specially chosen by God.
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