Exodus 18:11 net — Now I know that the LORD is greater than all the gods, for in the thing in which they dealt proudly against them he has…

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"Now I know that the LORD is greater than all the gods, for in the thing in which they dealt proudly against them he has destroyed them.”"

— Exodus 18:11, NET Bible

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Exodus 18 — Context

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Moses told his father-in-law all that the LORD had done to Pharaoh and to Egypt for Israel’s sake, and all the hardship that had come on them along the way, and how the LORD had delivered them.

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Jethro rejoiced because of all the good that the LORD had done for Israel, whom he had delivered from the hand of Egypt.

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Jethro said,“Blessed be the LORD who has delivered you from the hand of Egypt, and from the hand of Pharaoh, who has delivered the people from the Egyptians’ control!

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Now I know that the LORD is greater than all the gods, for in the thing in which they dealt proudly against them he has destroyed them.”

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Then Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, brought a burnt offering and sacrifices for God, and Aaron and all the elders of Israel came to eat food with the father-in-law of Moses before God.

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On the next day Moses sat to judge the people, and the people stood around Moses from morning until evening.

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When Moses’ father-in-law saw all that he was doing for the people, he said,“What is this that you are doing for the people? Why are you sitting by yourself, and all the people stand around you from morning until evening?”

Exodus 18:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 18:11 say?
Exodus 18:11 in the NET Bible reads: “Now I know that the LORD is greater than all the gods, for in the thing in which they dealt proudly against them he has destroyed them.””
Where is Exodus 18:11 in the Bible?
Exodus 18:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 18, verse 11.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 18:11.
What translation should I read Exodus 18:11 in?
Exodus 18:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 18:11?
Exodus 18:11 reads (NET): “Now I know that the LORD is greater than all the gods, for in the thing in which they dealt proudly against them he has destroyed them.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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