Exodus 18:16 cpdv — And when any kind of dispute occurs among them, they come to me to judge between them, and to reveal the precepts of Go…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when any kind of dispute occurs among them, they come to me to judge between them, and to reveal the precepts of God and of his laws.” "

— Exodus 18:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 18 — Context

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Then, the next day, Moses sat down in order to judge the people, and they stood beside Moses from morning, even until evening.

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And when, of course, his kinsman saw all that he did among the people, he said: “What is this that you do among the people? Why do you sit alone, while all the people stand before you, from morning, even until evening?”

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And Moses answered him: “The people come to me seeking the verdict of God.

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And when any kind of dispute occurs among them, they come to me to judge between them, and to reveal the precepts of God and of his laws.”

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But he said, “This is not good, what you are doing.

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You will be consumed by foolish efforts, both you and this people who are with you. The task is beyond your strength; you will not be able bear it alone.

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But listen to my words and counsels, and then God will be with you. Be available to the people in that which pertains to God, so as to refer what they say to him,

Exodus 18:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 18:16 say?
Exodus 18:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when any kind of dispute occurs among them, they come to me to judge between them, and to reveal the precepts of God and of his laws.” ”
Where is Exodus 18:16 in the Bible?
Exodus 18:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 18, verse 16.
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 18:16.
What translation should I read Exodus 18:16 in?
Exodus 18:16 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 18:16?
Exodus 18:16 reads (CPDV): “And when any kind of dispute occurs among them, they come to me to judge between them, and to reveal the precepts of God and of his laws.” ” 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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