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Exodus 18:25

Exodus 18:26-1953 kjv — And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged…

King James Version

26

And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.

27

And Moses let his father in law depart; and he went his way into his own land.

— Exodus 18:26-1953, King James Version

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Exodus 18:26-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves. And Moses let his father-in-law depart; and he went his way into his own land. ”

  • WEB

    “They judged the people at all times. They brought the hard causes to Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves. Moses let his father-in-law depart, and he went his way into his own land.”

  • NET

    “They judged the people under normal circumstances; the difficult cases they would bring to Moses, but every small case they would judge themselves. Then Moses sent his father-in-law on his way, and so Jethro went to his own land.”

  • DRB

    “And they judged the people at all times: and whatsoever was of greater difficulty they referred to him, and they judged the easier cases only. And he let his kinsman depart: and he returned and went into his own country. ”

  • BBE

    “And they were judges in the causes of the people at all times: the hard questions they put before Moses; but on every small point they gave decisions themselves. And Moses let his father-in-law go away, and he went back to his land.”

  • KJVA

    “And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves. And Moses let his father in law depart; and he went his way into his own land. ”

Exodus 18 — Context

23

If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people shall also go to their place in peace.

24

So Moses hearkened to the voice of his father in law, and did all that he had said.

25

And Moses chose able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people, rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.

26

And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.

27

And Moses let his father in law depart; and he went his way into his own land.

Exodus 18:26-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 18:26-1953 say?
Exodus 18:26-1953 in the King James Version reads: “And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves. And Moses let his father in law depart; and he went his way into his own land. ”
Where is Exodus 18:26-1953 in the Bible?
Exodus 18:26-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 18, verses 26–1953.
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 18:26-1953.
What translation should I read Exodus 18:26-1953 in?
Exodus 18:26-1953 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 18:26-1953?
Exodus 18:26-1953 reads (KJV): “And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves. And Moses let his father in law depart; and he went his way into his own land. ” 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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