Exodus 18:20 nasb — then teach them the statutes and the laws, and make known to them the way in which they are to walk and the work they a…

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"then teach them the statutes and the laws, and make known to them the way in which they are to walk and the work they are to do."

— Exodus 18:20, NASB

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Exodus 18 — Context

17

Moses' father-in-law said to him, "The thing that you are doing is not good.

18

"You will surely wear out, both yourself and these people who are with you, for the task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone.

19

"Now listen to me: I will give you counsel, and God be with you. You be the people's representative before God, and you bring the disputes to God,

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then teach them the statutes and the laws, and make known to them the way in which they are to walk and the work they are to do.

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"Furthermore, you shall select out of all the people able men who fear God, men of truth, those who hate dishonest gain; and you shall place these over them as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens.

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"Let them judge the people at all times; and let it be that every major dispute they will bring to you, but every minor dispute they themselves will judge. So it will be easier for you, and they will bear the burden with you.

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"If you do this thing and God so commands you, then you will be able to endure, and all these people also will go to their place in peace."

Exodus 18:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 18:20 say?
Exodus 18:20 in the NASB reads: “then teach them the statutes and the laws, and make known to them the way in which they are to walk and the work they are to do.”
Where is Exodus 18:20 in the Bible?
Exodus 18:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 18, verse 20.
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 18:20.
What translation should I read Exodus 18:20 in?
Exodus 18:20 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 18:20?
Exodus 18:20 reads (NASB): “then teach them the statutes and the laws, and make known to them the way in which they are to walk and the work they are to do.” 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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