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New Century Version
Exodus 18:26
These officers solved disagreements among the people all the time. They brought the hard cases to Moses, but they decided the simple cases themselves.
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Hebrew Names Version
They judged the people at all times. They brought the hard causes to Moshe, but every small matter they judged themselves.
They judged the people at all times. They brought the hard causes to Moshe, but every small matter they judged themselves.
King James Version
And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.
And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.
Lexham English Bible
And they judged the people all the time; the difficult issues they would bring to Moses, and every minor issue they would judge themselves.
And they judged the people all the time; the difficult issues they would bring to Moses, and every minor issue they would judge themselves.
New English Translation
They judged the people under normal circumstances; the difficult cases they would bring to Moses, but every small case they would judge themselves.
They judged the people under normal circumstances; the difficult cases they would bring to Moses, but every small case they would judge themselves.
Amplified Bible
And they judged the people at all times; they would bring the difficult cases to Moses, but every minor dispute they judged and decided themselves.
And they judged the people at all times; they would bring the difficult cases to Moses, but every minor dispute they judged and decided themselves.
New American Standard Bible
Then they judged the people at all times; they would bring the difficult matter to Moses, but they would judge every minor matter themselves.
Then they judged the people at all times; they would bring the difficult matter to Moses, but they would judge every minor matter themselves.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And they iudged the people at all seasons, but they brought the hard causes vnto Moses: for they iudged all small matters themselues.
And they iudged the people at all seasons, but they brought the hard causes vnto Moses: for they iudged all small matters themselues.
Legacy Standard Bible
And they judged the people at all times; the difficult matter they would bring to Moses, but every minor matter they themselves would judge.
And they judged the people at all times; the difficult matter they would bring to Moses, but every minor matter they themselves would judge.
Contemporary English Version
They served as judges, deciding the easy cases themselves, but bringing the more difficult ones to Moses.
They served as judges, deciding the easy cases themselves, but bringing the more difficult ones to Moses.
Complete Jewish Bible
As a general rule, they settled the people's disputes — the difficult cases they brought to Moshe, but every simple matter they decided themselves.
As a general rule, they settled the people's disputes — the difficult cases they brought to Moshe, but every simple matter they decided themselves.
Darby Translation
And they judged the people at all times: the hard matters they brought to Moses, but every small matter they judged.
And they judged the people at all times: the hard matters they brought to Moses, but every small matter they judged.
Easy-to-Read Version
These rulers were judges for the people. The people could always bring their arguments to these rulers, and Moses had to decide only the most important cases.
These rulers were judges for the people. The people could always bring their arguments to these rulers, and Moses had to decide only the most important cases.
English Standard Version
And they judged the people at all times. Any hard case they brought to Moses, but any small matter they decided themselves.
And they judged the people at all times. Any hard case they brought to Moses, but any small matter they decided themselves.
George Lamsa Translation
And they judged the people at all times; the hard cases they brought to Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.
And they judged the people at all times; the hard cases they brought to Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.
Good News Translation
They served as judges for the people on a permanent basis, bringing the difficult cases to Moses but deciding the smaller disputes themselves.
They served as judges for the people on a permanent basis, bringing the difficult cases to Moses but deciding the smaller disputes themselves.
Christian Standard Bible®
They judged the people at all times; they would bring the hard cases to Moses, but they would judge every minor case themselves.
They judged the people at all times; they would bring the hard cases to Moses, but they would judge every minor case themselves.
Literal Translation
And they judged the people at all times; the hard matters they brought to Moses, and every small matter they judged themselves.
And they judged the people at all times; the hard matters they brought to Moses, and every small matter they judged themselves.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
that they might allwaye iudge the people. As for soch causes as were herde, they brought them vnto Moses, and iudged the small matters them selues.
that they might allwaye iudge the people. As for soch causes as were herde, they brought them vnto Moses, and iudged the small matters them selues.
American Standard Version
And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.
And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.
Bible in Basic English
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 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.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And they iudged the people at all seasons: but brought the harde causes vnto Moyses, and iudged all small matters them selues.
And they iudged the people at all seasons: but brought the harde causes vnto Moyses, and iudged all small matters them selues.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.
And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.
King James Version (1611)
And they iudged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought vnto Moses, but euery small matter they iudged themselues.
And they iudged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought vnto Moses, but euery small matter they iudged themselues.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And they judged the people at all times; and every too burdensome matter they brought to Moses, but every light matter they judged themselves.
And they judged the people at all times; and every too burdensome matter they brought to Moses, but every light matter they judged themselves.
English Revised Version
And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.
And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.
Berean Standard Bible
And they judged the people at all times; they would bring the difficult cases to Moses, but any minor issue they would judge themselves.
And they judged the people at all times; they would bring the difficult cases to Moses, but any minor issue they would judge themselves.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
whiche demeden the puple in al tyme; forsothe, whateuer thing was hardere, thei telden to Moises, and thei demeden esiere thingis oneli.
whiche demeden the puple in al tyme; forsothe, whateuer thing was hardere, thei telden to Moises, and thei demeden esiere thingis oneli.
Young's Literal Translation
and they have judged the people at all times; the hard matter they bring in unto Moses, and every small matter they judge themselves.
and they have judged the people at all times; the hard matter they bring in unto Moses, and every small matter they judge themselves.
Update Bible Version
And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought to Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.
And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought to Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.
Webster's Bible Translation
And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought to Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.
And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought to Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.
World English Bible
They judged the people at all times. They brought the hard causes to Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.
They judged the people at all times. They brought the hard causes to Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.
New King James Version
So they judged the people at all times; the hard cases they brought to Moses, but they judged every small case themselves.
So they judged the people at all times; the hard cases they brought to Moses, but they judged every small case themselves.
New Living Translation
These men were always available to solve the people's common disputes. They brought the major cases to Moses, but they took care of the smaller matters themselves.
These men were always available to solve the people's common disputes. They brought the major cases to Moses, but they took care of the smaller matters themselves.
New Life Bible
They judged the people at all times. They would bring the big troubles to Moses. But they would judge every small trouble themselves.
They judged the people at all times. They would bring the big troubles to Moses. But they would judge every small trouble themselves.
New Revised Standard
And they judged the people at all times; hard cases they brought to Moses, but any minor case they decided themselves.
And they judged the people at all times; hard cases they brought to Moses, but any minor case they decided themselves.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And they shall judge the people, at any time, - the hard matters, shall they bring in unto Moses, but all the small matters, shall, they themselves, judge.
And they shall judge the people, at any time, - the hard matters, shall they bring in unto Moses, but all the small matters, shall, they themselves, judge.
Douay-Rheims Bible
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 they judged the people at all times: and whatsoever was of greater difficulty they referred to him, and they judged the easier cases only.
Revised Standard Version
And they judged the people at all times; hard cases they brought to Moses, but any small matter they decided themselves.
And they judged the people at all times; hard cases they brought to Moses, but any small matter they decided themselves.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
They judged the people at all times; the difficult dispute they would bring to Moses, but every minor dispute they themselves would judge.
They judged the people at all times; the difficult dispute they would bring to Moses, but every minor dispute they themselves would judge.
Contextual Overview
13 The next day Moses solved disagreements among the people, and the people stood around him from morning until night. 14 When Moses' father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the people, he asked, "What is all this you are doing for the people? Why are you the only one to solve disagreements? All the people are standing around you from morning until night!" 15 Then Moses said to his father-in-law, "It is because the people come to me for God's help in solving their disagreements. 16 When people have a disagreement, they come to me, and I decide who is right. I tell them God's laws and teachings." 17 Moses' father-in-law said to him, "You are not doing this right. 18 You and the people who come to you will get too tired. This is too much work for you; you can't do it by yourself. 19 Now listen to me, and I will give you some advice. I want God to be with you. You must speak to God for the people and tell him about their disagreements. 20 Warn them about the laws and teachings, and teach them the right way to live and what they should do. 21 But choose some capable men from among the people—men who respect God, who can be trusted, and who will not change their decisions for money. Make these men officers over the people, to rule over groups of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens. 22 Let these officers solve the disagreements among the people all the time. They can bring the hard cases to you, but they can decide the simple cases themselves. That will make it easier for you, because they will share the work with you.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
at all: Exodus 18:14, Exodus 18:22
the hard causes: Exodus 18:15, Exodus 18:22, Deuteronomy 17:8, 1 Kings 3:16-28, 1 Kings 10:1, Job 29:16
Reciprocal: Exodus 24:14 - if any man Leviticus 24:11 - brought him Numbers 9:6 - they came Numbers 25:5 - judges Deuteronomy 1:15 - I took Deuteronomy 1:17 - the cause Deuteronomy 16:18 - Judges Joshua 24:1 - called Judges 4:5 - came up 2 Samuel 15:2 - came 2 Chronicles 19:7 - let the
Cross-References
Isaiah 6:13
One-tenth of the people will be left in the land, but it will be destroyed again. These people will be like an oak tree whose stump is left when the tree is chopped down. The people who remain will be like a stump that will sprout again."
One-tenth of the people will be left in the land, but it will be destroyed again. These people will be like an oak tree whose stump is left when the tree is chopped down. The people who remain will be like a stump that will sprout again."
Isaiah 10:22
Israel, your people are many, like the grains of sand by the sea. But only a few of them will be left alive to return to the Lord . God has announced that he will destroy the land completely and fairly.
Israel, your people are many, like the grains of sand by the sea. But only a few of them will be left alive to return to the Lord . God has announced that he will destroy the land completely and fairly.
Isaiah 19:24
At that time Israel, Assyria, and Egypt will join together, which will be a blessing for the earth.
At that time Israel, Assyria, and Egypt will join together, which will be a blessing for the earth.
Isaiah 65:8
This is what the Lord says: "When there is juice left in the grapes, people do not destroy them, because they know there is good left in them. So I will do the same thing to my servants— I will not completely destroy them.
This is what the Lord says: "When there is juice left in the grapes, people do not destroy them, because they know there is good left in them. So I will do the same thing to my servants— I will not completely destroy them.
Jeremiah 5:1
The Lord says, "Walk up and down the streets of Jerusalem. Look around and discover these things. Search the public squares of the city. If you can find one person who does honest things, who searches for the truth, I will forgive this city.
The Lord says, "Walk up and down the streets of Jerusalem. Look around and discover these things. Search the public squares of the city. If you can find one person who does honest things, who searches for the truth, I will forgive this city.
Ezekiel 22:30
"I looked for someone to build up the walls and to stand before me where the walls are broken to defend these people so I would not have to destroy them. But I could not find anyone.
"I looked for someone to build up the walls and to stand before me where the walls are broken to defend these people so I would not have to destroy them. But I could not find anyone.
Matthew 24:22
God has decided to make that terrible time short. Otherwise, no one would go on living. But God will make that time short to help the people he has chosen.
God has decided to make that terrible time short. Otherwise, no one would go on living. But God will make that time short to help the people he has chosen.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And they judged the people at all seasons,.... Any day in the week, or any time in the day, whenever there was any occasion for them, and cases were brought before them:
the hard cases they brought unto Moses; that is, the judges brought them to Moses when such came before them which were too hard for them, it was difficult to them to determine rightly about them, then they brought them to be heard and decided by him; for the judges, and not the people, best knew when a case was hard or easy to determine:
but every small matter they judged themselves; and gave it as they saw was most agreeable to justice and equity, and did not trouble Moses with it; by which means he was eased of a great deal of business and fatigue, which was Jethro's view in giving the advice he did.
