Exodus Chapter 18

Visit of Jethro

18:1 WHEN Jethro יִתְרוֹ
/ˈdʒɛθroʊ/;Modern: Yītrō, lit. “His Excellence/Posterity”; Arabic: يثرون, romanized: Yathrūn) was Moses’ father-in-law, a Kenite shepherd and priest of Midian, sometimes named as Reuel (or Raguel). In Exodus, Moses’ father-in-law is initially referred to as “Reuel” (Exodus 2:18) but afterwards as “Jethro” (Exodus 3:1). He was also identified as Hobab in the Book of Numbers 10:29.
, the priestכֹּהֵן
kôhên, ko-hane’ Kohen = priest, principal officer or chief ruler For more info click here
of Midian, Mosesמשה
Meaning of the name: Linguist Abraham Yahuda, based on the spelling given in the Tanakh, argues that it combines “water” or “seed” and “pond, expanse of water,” thus yielding the sense of “child of the Nile” For more info click here
‘ father in law, heard of all that Elohimאֱלֹהִים
romanized: ʾĔlōhīm: [(ʔ)eloˈ(h)im]), the plural of אֱלוֹהַּ‎ (ʾĔlōah), is a Hebrew word meaning “gods”. Although the word is plural, in the Hebrew Bible it most often takes singular verbal or pronominal agreement and refers to a single deity particularly the God of Israel In other verses it refers to the singular gods of other nations or to deities in the plural A name for GOD — God The Creator. For more info click here
had done for Mosesמשה
Meaning of the name: Linguist Abraham Yahuda, based on the spelling given in the Tanakh, argues that it combines “water” or “seed” and “pond, expanse of water,” thus yielding the sense of “child of the Nile” For more info click here
, and for Israel his people, [and] that YAHWEH יְהֹוָה
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here
had brought Israel out of Egypt ;

18:2 Then Jethro יִתְרוֹ
/ˈdʒɛθroʊ/;Modern: Yītrō, lit. “His Excellence/Posterity”; Arabic: يثرون, romanized: Yathrūn) was Moses’ father-in-law, a Kenite shepherd and priest of Midian, sometimes named as Reuel (or Raguel). In Exodus, Moses’ father-in-law is initially referred to as “Reuel” (Exodus 2:18) but afterwards as “Jethro” (Exodus 3:1). He was also identified as Hobab in the Book of Numbers 10:29.
, Moses’ father in law, took Zipporahצִפּוֹרָה
or Tzipora (/ˈzɪpərə, zɪˈpɔːrə/; Ṣippōrā, “bird” for more info click here
, Mosesמשה
Meaning of the name: Linguist Abraham Yahuda, based on the spelling given in the Tanakh, argues that it combines “water” or “seed” and “pond, expanse of water,” thus yielding the sense of “child of the Nile” click here
‘ wife, after he had sent her back (divorced),
18:3 And her two sons ; of which the name of the one [was] Gershom גֵּרְשֹׁם‎
Gēršōm, “a sojourner there. The name means “a stranger there” in Hebrew, (גר שם‎ ger sham), which the text argues was a reference to Moses’ flight from Egypt. For more info click here
; for he said, I have been an alien in a strange land
18:4 And the name of the other [was] Eliezer ; for the Eloheiאלֹהֵי
In Hebrew grammatical construct is a way of connecting noun-noun pairs. In english, we use “of”, but in Hebrew there are quite a few ways of doing this. של is usually used in place of “of” in Hebrew, but in this case, we modify the first word, with the suffix “ey” (which is what we do for plural words, which God’s name is in Torah), i.e. God of Abraham becomes Elohei Avraham. See Elohim for more info click here
of my father, [said he, was] my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh
18:5 And Jethro יִתְרוֹ
/ˈdʒɛθroʊ/;Modern: Yītrō, lit. “His Excellence/Posterity”; Arabic: يثرون, romanized: Yathrūn) was Moses’ father-in-law, a Kenite shepherd and priest of Midian, sometimes named as Reuel (or Raguel). In Exodus, Moses’ father-in-law is initially referred to as “Reuel” (Exodus 2:18) but afterwards as “Jethro” (Exodus 3:1). He was also identified as Hobab in the Book of Numbers 10:29.
, Mosesמשה
Meaning of the name: Linguist Abraham Yahuda, based on the spelling given in the Tanakh, argues that it combines “water” or “seed” and “pond, expanse of water,” thus yielding the sense of “child of the Nile” click here
‘ father in law, came with his sons and his wife to Mosesמשה
Meaning of the name: Linguist Abraham Yahuda, based on the spelling given in the Tanakh, argues that it combines “water” or “seed” and “pond, expanse of water,” thus yielding the sense of “child of the Nile” click here
to the wildernessמִדְבָּר
Transliteration: miḏbār Pronunciation; mid-bawr’ desert, south, speech, wilderness For more info click here
, where he camped at the mount of Elohimאֱלֹהִים
romanized: ʾĔlōhīm: [(ʔ)eloˈ(h)im]), the plural of אֱלוֹהַּ‎ (ʾĔlōah), is a Hebrew word meaning “gods”. Although the word is plural, in the Hebrew Bible it most often takes singular verbal or pronominal agreement and refers to a single deity particularly the God of Israel In other verses it refers to the singular gods of other nations or to deities in the plural A name for GOD — God The Creator. For more info click here

18:6 And he said to Mosesמשה
Meaning of the name: Linguist Abraham Yahuda, based on the spelling given in the Tanakh, argues that it combines “water” or “seed” and “pond, expanse of water,” thus yielding the sense of “child of the Nile” click here
, I your father in law Jethro יִתְרוֹ
/ˈdʒɛθroʊ/;Modern: Yītrō, lit. “His Excellence/Posterity”; Arabic: يثرون, romanized: Yathrūn) was Moses’ father-in-law, a Kenite shepherd and priest of Midian, sometimes named as Reuel (or Raguel). In Exodus, Moses’ father-in-law is initially referred to as “Reuel” (Exodus 2:18) but afterwards as “Jethro” (Exodus 3:1). He was also identified as Hobab in the Book of Numbers 10:29.
have come to you, and your wife, and her two sons with her.
18:7 And Mosesמשה
Meaning of the name: Linguist Abraham Yahuda, based on the spelling given in the Tanakh, argues that it combines “water” or “seed” and “pond, expanse of water,” thus yielding the sense of “child of the Nile” click here
went out to meet his father in law, and did obeisance, and kissed him; and they asked each other of [their] peace שָׁלוֹם
Transliteration šālôm Pronunciation shaw-lome’ shalom – completeness, soundness, welfare, peace, well being, prosperity For more info click here
; and they went into the tent.
18:8 And Mosesמשה
Meaning of the name: Linguist Abraham Yahuda, based on the spelling given in the Tanakh, argues that it combines “water” or “seed” and “pond, expanse of water,” thus yielding the sense of “child of the Nile” click here
told his father in law all that YAHWEH יְהֹוָה
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here
had done to Pharaoh and to the Egyptians for Israel’s sake, [and] all the ordeal that had come upon them by the way, and [how] YAHWEH יְהֹוָה
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here
delivered them.
18:9 And Jethro יִתְרוֹ
/ˈdʒɛθroʊ/;Modern: Yītrō, lit. “His Excellence/Posterity”; Arabic: يثرون, romanized: Yathrūn) was Moses’ father-in-law, a Kenite shepherd and priest of Midian, sometimes named as Reuel (or Raguel). In Exodus, Moses’ father-in-law is initially referred to as “Reuel” (Exodus 2:18) but afterwards as “Jethro” (Exodus 3:1). He was also identified as Hobab in the Book of Numbers 10:29.
rejoiced for all the goodness which YAHWEH יְהֹוָה
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here
had done to Israel, whom he had delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians.
18:10 And Jethro יִתְרוֹ
/ˈdʒɛθroʊ/;Modern: Yītrō, lit. “His Excellence/Posterity”; Arabic: يثرون, romanized: Yathrūn) was Moses’ father-in-law, a Kenite shepherd and priest of Midian, sometimes named as Reuel (or Raguel). In Exodus, Moses’ father-in-law is initially referred to as “Reuel” (Exodus 2:18) but afterwards as “Jethro” (Exodus 3:1). He was also identified as Hobab in the Book of Numbers 10:29.
said, Blessed is YAHWEH יְהֹוָה
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here
, who has delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of Pharaoh, who has delivered the people from under the hand of the Egyptians.
18:11 Now I know that YAHWEH יְהֹוָה
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here
[is] greater than all gods for in the thing where they dealt proudly [he was] above them.
18:12 And Jethro יִתְרוֹ
/ˈdʒɛθroʊ/;Modern: Yītrō, lit. “His Excellence/Posterity”; Arabic: يثرون, romanized: Yathrūn) was Moses’ father-in-law, a Kenite shepherd and priest of Midian, sometimes named as Reuel (or Raguel). In Exodus, Moses’ father-in-law is initially referred to as “Reuel” (Exodus 2:18) but afterwards as “Jethro” (Exodus 3:1). He was also identified as Hobab in the Book of Numbers 10:29.
, Moses’ father in law, took a burnt offering and sacrifices for Elohimאֱלֹהִים
romanized: ʾĔlōhīm: [(ʔ)eloˈ(h)im]), the plural of אֱלוֹהַּ‎ (ʾĔlōah), is a Hebrew word meaning “gods”. Although the word is plural, in the Hebrew Bible it most often takes singular verbal or pronominal agreement and refers to a single deity particularly the God of Israel In other verses it refers to the singular gods of other nations or to deities in the plural A name for GOD — God The Creator. For more info click here
and Aaronאַהֲרוֹן
Aaron is an English masculine given name. The ‘h’ phoneme in the original Hebrew pronunciation “Aharon” (אהרן) is dropped in the Greek, Ἀαρών, from which the English form, Aaron, is derived. The brother of Moses, is described in the Torah, the Quran and the Baha’i Iqan. The origin of the biblical name is uncertain; however, an Ancient Egyptian origin may indicate “aha rw” meaning “warrior lion”, For more info click here
came, and all the elders of Israel, to eat bread with Mosesמשה
Meaning of the name: Linguist Abraham Yahuda, based on the spelling given in the Tanakh, argues that it combines “water” or “seed” and “pond, expanse of water,” thus yielding the sense of “child of the Nile” For more info click here
‘ father in law before Elohimאֱלֹהִים
romanized: ʾĔlōhīm: [(ʔ)eloˈ(h)im]), the plural of אֱלוֹהַּ‎ (ʾĔlōah), is a Hebrew word meaning “gods”. Although the word is plural, in the Hebrew Bible it most often takes singular verbal or pronominal agreement and refers to a single deity particularly the God of Israel In other verses it refers to the singular gods of other nations or to deities in the plural A name for GOD — God The Creator. For more info click here
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Jethro counsels Moses then departs


18:13 And it so happened on the next day, that Mosesמשה
Meaning of the name: Linguist Abraham Yahuda, based on the spelling given in the Tanakh, argues that it combines “water” or “seed” and “pond, expanse of water,” thus yielding the sense of “child of the Nile” click here
sat to judge the people and the people stood by Mosesמשה
Meaning of the name: Linguist Abraham Yahuda, based on the spelling given in the Tanakh, argues that it combines “water” or “seed” and “pond, expanse of water,” thus yielding the sense of “child of the Nile” click here
from the morning to the evening.

18:14 And when Mosesמשה
Meaning of the name: Linguist Abraham Yahuda, based on the spelling given in the Tanakh, argues that it combines “water” or “seed” and “pond, expanse of water,” thus yielding the sense of “child of the Nile” click here
‘ father in law saw all that he did to the people, he said, What [is] this thing that you do to the people ? why do you sit alone, and all the people stand by you from morning to evening ?

18:15 And Mosesמשה
Meaning of the name: Linguist Abraham Yahuda, based on the spelling given in the Tanakh, argues that it combines “water” or “seed” and “pond, expanse of water,” thus yielding the sense of “child of the Nile” click here
said to his father in law, Because the people come to me to ask of Elohimאֱלֹהִים
romanized: ʾĔlōhīm: [(ʔ)eloˈ(h)im]), the plural of אֱלוֹהַּ‎ (ʾĔlōah), is a Hebrew word meaning “gods”. Although the word is plural, in the Hebrew Bible it most often takes singular verbal or pronominal agreement and refers to a single deity particularly the God of Israel In other verses it refers to the singular gods of other nations or to deities in the plural A name for GOD — God The Creator. For more info click here

18:16 When they have a matter, they come to me; and I judge between one and another, and I do make [them] know the statutes of Elohimאֱלֹהִים
romanized: ʾĔlōhīm: [(ʔ)eloˈ(h)im]), the plural of אֱלוֹהַּ‎ (ʾĔlōah), is a Hebrew word meaning “gods”. Although the word is plural, in the Hebrew Bible it most often takes singular verbal or pronominal agreement and refers to a single deity particularly the God of Israel In other verses it refers to the singular gods of other nations or to deities in the plural A name for GOD — God The Creator. For more info click here
, and his Torah תּוֹרָה‎
Tōrā,/ˈtɔːrə, ˈtoʊrə/; “Instruction”, “Teaching” or “Law”) The first five books of the Bible or also called “the books of Moses” comes from an archery term meaning to shoot.
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18:17 And Mosesמשה
Meaning of the name: Linguist Abraham Yahuda, based on the spelling given in the Tanakh, argues that it combines “water” or “seed” and “pond, expanse of water,” thus yielding the sense of “child of the Nile” click here
‘ father in law said to him, The thing that you do [is] not good.

18:18 You will surely wear away, both you, and this people that [is] with you for this thing [is] too heavy for you; you aren’t able to perform it yourself alone.
18:19 Listen now to my voice, I will give you counsel, and Elohimאֱלֹהִים
romanized: ʾĔlōhīm: [(ʔ)eloˈ(h)im]), the plural of אֱלוֹהַּ‎ (ʾĔlōah), is a Hebrew word meaning “gods”. Although the word is plural, in the Hebrew Bible it most often takes singular verbal or pronominal agreement and refers to a single deity particularly the God of Israel In other verses it refers to the singular gods of other nations or to deities in the plural A name for GOD — God The Creator. For more info click here
shall be with you Be you for the people to Elohim אֱלֹהִים
romanized: ʾĔlōhīm: [(ʔ)eloˈ(h)im]), the plural of אֱלוֹהַּ‎ (ʾĔlōah), is a Hebrew word meaning “gods”. Although the word is plural, in the Hebrew Bible it most often takes singular verbal or pronominal agreement and refers to a single deity particularly the God of Israel In other verses it refers to the singular gods of other nations or to deities in the plural A name for GOD — God The Creator. For more info click here
, that you may bring the causes to Elohimאֱלֹהִים
romanized: ʾĔlōhīm: [(ʔ)eloˈ(h)im]), the plural of אֱלוֹהַּ‎ (ʾĔlōah), is a Hebrew word meaning “gods”. Although the word is plural, in the Hebrew Bible it most often takes singular verbal or pronominal agreement and refers to a single deity particularly the God of Israel In other verses it refers to the singular gods of other nations or to deities in the plural A name for GOD — God The Creator. For more info click here

18:20 And you will teach them ordinances and Torahתּוֹרָה‎
Tōrā,/ˈtɔːrə, ˈtoʊrə/; “Instruction”, “Teaching” or “Law”) The first five books of the Bible or also called “the books of Moses” comes from an archery term meaning to shoot.
, and will show them the road in it they must walk, and the work that they must do.

18:21 Then you shall provide out of all the people able men, such as fear Elohimאֱלֹהִים
romanized: ʾĔlōhīm: [(ʔ)eloˈ(h)im]), the plural of אֱלוֹהַּ‎ (ʾĔlōah), is a Hebrew word meaning “gods”. Although the word is plural, in the Hebrew Bible it most often takes singular verbal or pronominal agreement and refers to a single deity particularly the God of Israel In other verses it refers to the singular gods of other nations or to deities in the plural A name for GOD — God The Creator. For more info click here
, men of truth, hating covetousness ; and place [such] over them, [to be] rulers of thousands, [and] rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens

18:22 And let them judge the people at all seasons and it shall be, [that] every great matter they shall bring to you, but every small matter they shall judge so shall it be easier for yourself, and they shall bear [the burden] with you.
18:23 If you do this thing, and Elohimאֱלֹהִים
romanized: ʾĔlōhīm: [(ʔ)eloˈ(h)im]), the plural of אֱלוֹהַּ‎ (ʾĔlōah), is a Hebrew word meaning “gods”. Although the word is plural, in the Hebrew Bible it most often takes singular verbal or pronominal agreement and refers to a single deity particularly the God of Israel In other verses it refers to the singular gods of other nations or to deities in the plural A name for GOD — God The Creator. For more info click here
command you [so], then you shall be able to endure, and all this people shall also go to their place in peaceשָׁלוֹם
Transliteration šālôm Pronunciation shaw-lome’ shalom – completeness, soundness, welfare, peace, be well, prosperity For more info click here
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18:24 So Mosesמשה
Meaning of the name: Linguist Abraham Yahuda, based on the spelling given in the Tanakh, argues that it combines “water” or “seed” and “pond, expanse of water,” thus yielding the sense of “child of the Nile” click here
listened to the voice of his father in law, and did all that he had said.

18:25 And Mosesמשה
Meaning of the name: Linguist Abraham Yahuda, based on the spelling given in the Tanakh, argues that it combines “water” or “seed” and “pond, expanse of water,” thus yielding the sense of “child of the Nile” click here
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.

18:26 And they judged the people at all seasons the hard causes they brought to Mosesמשה
Meaning of the name: Linguist Abraham Yahuda, based on the spelling given in the Tanakh, argues that it combines “water” or “seed” and “pond, expanse of water,” thus yielding the sense of “child of the Nile” click here
, but every small matter they judged themselves.

18:27 And Mosesמשה
Meaning of the name: Linguist Abraham Yahuda, based on the spelling given in the Tanakh, argues that it combines “water” or “seed” and “pond, expanse of water,” thus yielding the sense of “child of the Nile” click here
let his father in law depart ; and he went his way to his own land.

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