Exodus
King James Version (KJV)
Exodus 18:16
“When they have a matter, they come unto me; and I judge between one and another, and I do make them know the statutes of God, and his laws.”
King James Version (KJV)
Exodus 18:16 Context
13And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses sat to judge the people: and the people stood by Moses from the morning unto the evening. 14And when Moses' father in law saw all that he did to the people, he said, What is this thing that thou doest to the people? why sittest thou thyself alone, and all the people stand by thee from morning unto even? 15And Moses said unto his father in law, Because the people come unto me to enquire of God: 16When they have a matter, they come unto me; and I judge between one and another, and I do make them know the statutes of God, and his laws. 17And Moses' father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good. 18Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that is with thee: for this thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone. 19Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God:
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Translation Details for Exodus 18:16
When they have a matter, they come unto me; and I judge between one and another, and I do make them know the statutes of God, and his laws.
Other Translations for Exodus 18:16
Bible Commentary for Exodus 18:16
Wesley's Notes for Exodus 18:16
18:16 I judge between one and another - And if the people were as quarrelsome one with another as they were with God, he had many causes brought before him, and the more because their trials put them to no expence.
When they haue a matter, they come vnto mee, and I iudge betweene one and another, and I doe make them know the statutes of God and his Lawes.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"When they have a dispute, it comes to me, and I judge between a man and his neighbor and make known the statutes of God and His laws."
- New American Standard Version (1995)
when they have a matter, they come unto me; and I judge between a man and his neighbor, and I make them know the statutes of God, and his laws.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And if they have any question between themselves, they come to me, and I am judge between a man and his neighbour, and I give them the orders and laws of God.
- Basic English Bible
When they have a matter, they come to me, and I judge between one and another; and I make known [to them] the statutes of God, and his laws.
- Darby Bible
When they have a matter, they come to me, and I judge between one and another, and I make them know the statutes of God, and his laws.
- Webster's Bible
When they have a matter, they come to me, and I judge between a man and his neighbor, and I make them know the statutes of God, and his laws."
- World English Bible
when they have a matter, it hath come unto me, and I have judged between a man and his neighbour, and made known the statutes of God, and His laws.'
- Youngs Literal Bible
when they have a matter, it cometh unto me; and I judge between a man and his neighbour, and I make them know the statutes of God, and His laws.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible