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New Living Translation
Exodus 18:23
If you follow this advice, and if God commands you to do so, then you will be able to endure the pressures, and all these people will go home in peace."
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Hebrew Names Version
If you will do this thing, and God commands you so, then you will be able to endure, and all of these people also will go to their place in shalom."
If you will do this thing, and God commands you so, then you will be able to endure, and all of these people also will go to their place in shalom."
King James Version
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.
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.
Lexham English Bible
If you will do this thing and God will command you, then you will be able to endure, and also each of the people will go to his home in peace."
If you will do this thing and God will command you, then you will be able to endure, and also each of the people will go to his home in peace."
New Century Version
If you do this as God commands you, then you will be able to do your job, and all the people will go home with their disagreements solved."
If you do this as God commands you, then you will be able to do your job, and all the people will go home with their disagreements solved."
New English Translation
If you do this thing, and God so commands you, then you will be able to endure, and all these people will be able to go home satisfied."
If you do this thing, and God so commands you, then you will be able to endure, and all these people will be able to go home satisfied."
Amplified Bible
"If you will do this thing and God so commands you, then you will be able to endure [the responsibility], and all these people will also go [back] to their tents in peace."
"If you will do this thing and God so commands you, then you will be able to endure [the responsibility], and all these people will also go [back] to their tents in peace."
New American Standard Bible
"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 places in peace."
"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 places in peace."
Geneva Bible (1587)
If thou do this thing, (& God so command thee) both thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people shal also go quietly to their place.
If thou do this thing, (& God so command thee) both thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people shal also go quietly to their place.
Legacy Standard Bible
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."
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."
Contemporary English Version
This is the way God wants it done. You won't be under nearly as much stress, and everyone else will return home feeling satisfied.
This is the way God wants it done. You won't be under nearly as much stress, and everyone else will return home feeling satisfied.
Complete Jewish Bible
If you do this — and God is directing you to do it — you will be able to endure; and all these people too will arrive at their destination peacefully."
If you do this — and God is directing you to do it — you will be able to endure; and all these people too will arrive at their destination peacefully."
Darby Translation
If thou do this thing, and God command thee [so], thou wilt be able to endure, and all this people shall also go to their place in peace.
If thou do this thing, and God command thee [so], thou wilt be able to endure, and all this people shall also go to their place in peace.
Easy-to-Read Version
If you do this as God directs you, then you will be able to do your job without tiring yourself out. And the people can still have all their problems solved before they return home."
If you do this as God directs you, then you will be able to do your job without tiring yourself out. And the people can still have all their problems solved before they return home."
English Standard Version
If you do this, God will direct you, you will be able to endure, and all this people also will go to their place in peace."
If you do this, God will direct you, you will be able to endure, and all this people also will go to their place in peace."
George Lamsa Translation
If you shall do this thing, and God commands you so, then you shall be able to endure, and all this people shall also go each one to his own house in peace.
If you shall do this thing, and God commands you so, then you shall be able to endure, and all this people shall also go each one to his own house in peace.
Good News Translation
If you do this, as God commands, you will not wear yourself out, and all these people can go home with their disputes settled."
If you do this, as God commands, you will not wear yourself out, and all these people can go home with their disputes settled."
Christian Standard Bible®
If you do this, and God so directs you, you will be able to endure, and also all these people will be able to go home satisfied.”
If you do this, and God so directs you, you will be able to endure, and also all these people will be able to go home satisfied.”
Literal Translation
If you do this thing, and God command you, you will be able to stand; and also this people will go in peace to their place.
If you do this thing, and God command you, you will be able to stand; and also this people will go in peace to their place.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Yf thou shalt do this, then mayest thou endure the thinge that God chargeth the withall, and all this people maie go peaceably vnto their place.
Yf thou shalt do this, then mayest thou endure the thinge that God chargeth the withall, and all this people maie go peaceably vnto their place.
American Standard Version
If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people also shall go to their place in peace.
If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people also shall go to their place in peace.
Bible in Basic English
If you do this, and God gives approval, then you will be able to go on without weariness, and all this people will go to their tents in peace.
If you do this, and God gives approval, then you will be able to go on without weariness, and all this people will go to their tents in peace.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
If thou shalt do this thing, and God charge thee withall, thou shalt be able to endure, and yet the people shall come to their place in peace.
If thou shalt do this thing, and God charge thee withall, thou shalt be able to endure, and yet the people shall come to their place in peace.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people also shall go to their place in peace.'
If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people also shall go to their place in peace.'
King James Version (1611)
If thou shalt doe this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt bee able to endure, and all this people shall also goe to their place in peace.
If thou shalt doe this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt bee able to endure, and all this people shall also goe to their place in peace.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
If thou wilt do this thing, God shall strengthen thee, and thou shalt be able to attend, and all this people shall come with peace into their own place.
If thou wilt do this thing, God shall strengthen thee, and thou shalt be able to attend, and all this people shall come with peace into their own place.
English Revised Version
If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people also shall go to their place in peace.
If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people also shall go to their place in peace.
Berean Standard Bible
If you follow this advice and God so directs you, you will be able to endure, and all these people can go home in peace."
If you follow this advice and God so directs you, you will be able to endure, and all these people can go home in peace."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
If thou schalt do this, thou schalt fille the comaundement of God, and thou schalt mowe bere hise comaundementis; and al this puple schal turne ayen with pees to her places.
If thou schalt do this, thou schalt fille the comaundement of God, and thou schalt mowe bere hise comaundementis; and al this puple schal turne ayen with pees to her places.
Young's Literal Translation
If thou dost this thing, and God hath commanded thee, then thou hast been able to stand, and all this people also goeth in unto its place in peace.'
If thou dost this thing, and God hath commanded thee, then thou hast been able to stand, and all this people also goeth in unto its place in peace.'
Update Bible Version
If you shall do this thing, and God commands you so, then you shall be able to endure, and all this people also shall go to their place in peace.
If you shall do this thing, and God commands you so, then you shall be able to endure, and all this people also shall go to their place in peace.
Webster's Bible Translation
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.
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.
World English Bible
If you will do this thing, and God commands you so, then you will be able to endure, and all of these people also will go to their place in peace."
If you will do this thing, and God commands you so, then you will be able to endure, and all of these people also will go to their place in peace."
New King James Version
If you do this thing, and God so commands you, then you will be able to endure, and all this people will also go to their place in peace."
If you do this thing, and God so commands you, then you will be able to endure, and all this people will also go to their place in peace."
New Life Bible
If you do this and God tells you to do it, then you will be able to keep your strength. And all these people will go to their place in peace."
If you do this and God tells you to do it, then you will be able to keep your strength. And all these people will go to their place in peace."
New Revised Standard
If you do this, and God so commands you, then you will be able to endure, and all these people will go to their home in peace."
If you do this, and God so commands you, then you will be able to endure, and all these people will go to their home in peace."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
If, this thing, thou wilt do, and God shall command thee, then shalt thou be able to endure, - yea, moreover, all this people, shall go in, unto their dwellings, contented.
If, this thing, thou wilt do, and God shall command thee, then shalt thou be able to endure, - yea, moreover, all this people, shall go in, unto their dwellings, contented.
Douay-Rheims Bible
If thou dost this, thou shalt fulfil the commandment of God, and shalt be able to bear his precepts: and all this people shall return to their places with peace.
If thou dost this, thou shalt fulfil the commandment of God, and shalt be able to bear his precepts: and all this people shall return to their places with peace.
Revised Standard Version
If you do this, and God so commands you, then you will be able to endure, and all this people also will go to their place in peace."
If you do this, and God so commands you, then you will be able to endure, and all this people also will go to their place in peace."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"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."
"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."
Contextual Overview
13 The next day, Moses took his seat to hear the people's disputes against each other. They waited before him from morning till evening. 14 When Moses' father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the people, he asked, "What are you really accomplishing here? Why are you trying to do all this alone while everyone stands around you from morning till evening?" 15 Moses replied, "Because the people come to me to get a ruling from God. 16 When a dispute arises, they come to me, and I am the one who settles the case between the quarreling parties. I inform the people of God's decrees and give them his instructions." 17 "This is not good!" Moses' father-in-law exclaimed. 18 "You're going to wear yourself out—and the people, too. This job is too heavy a burden for you to handle all by yourself. 19 Now listen to me, and let me give you a word of advice, and may God be with you. You should continue to be the people's representative before God, bringing their disputes to him. 20 Teach them God's decrees, and give them his instructions. Show them how to conduct their lives. 21 But select from all the people some capable, honest men who fear God and hate bribes. Appoint them as leaders over groups of one thousand, one hundred, fifty, and ten. 22 They should always be available to solve the people's common disputes, but have them bring the major cases to you. Let the leaders decide the smaller matters themselves. They will help you carry the load, making the task easier for you.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
God: Exodus 18:18, Genesis 21:10-12, 1 Samuel 8:6, 1 Samuel 8:7, 1 Samuel 8:22, Acts 15:2, Galatians 2:2
and all this: Exodus 16:29, Genesis 18:33, Genesis 30:25, 2 Samuel 18:3, 2 Samuel 19:39, 2 Samuel 21:17, Philippians 1:24, Philippians 1:25
Reciprocal: Leviticus 24:12 - that the mind of the Lord might be showed them 1 Chronicles 13:2 - and that it be Matthew 23:3 - whatsoever 2 Peter 3:9 - not willing
Cross-References
Genesis 18:4
Rest in the shade of this tree while water is brought to wash your feet.
Rest in the shade of this tree while water is brought to wash your feet.
Genesis 18:5
And since you've honored your servant with this visit, let me prepare some food to refresh you before you continue on your journey." "All right," they said. "Do as you have said."
And since you've honored your servant with this visit, let me prepare some food to refresh you before you continue on your journey." "All right," they said. "Do as you have said."
Genesis 18:6
So Abraham ran back to the tent and said to Sarah, "Hurry! Get three large measures of your best flour, knead it into dough, and bake some bread."
So Abraham ran back to the tent and said to Sarah, "Hurry! Get three large measures of your best flour, knead it into dough, and bake some bread."
Genesis 18:7
Then Abraham ran out to the herd and chose a tender calf and gave it to his servant, who quickly prepared it.
Then Abraham ran out to the herd and chose a tender calf and gave it to his servant, who quickly prepared it.
Genesis 18:25
Surely you wouldn't do such a thing, destroying the righteous along with the wicked. Why, you would be treating the righteous and the wicked exactly the same! Surely you wouldn't do that! Should not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?"
Surely you wouldn't do such a thing, destroying the righteous along with the wicked. Why, you would be treating the righteous and the wicked exactly the same! Surely you wouldn't do that! Should not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?"
Genesis 20:4
But Abimelech had not slept with her yet, so he said, "Lord, will you destroy an innocent nation?
But Abimelech had not slept with her yet, so he said, "Lord, will you destroy an innocent nation?
2 Samuel 24:17
When David saw the angel, he said to the Lord , "I am the one who has sinned and done wrong! But these people are as innocent as sheep—what have they done? Let your anger fall against me and my family."
When David saw the angel, he said to the Lord , "I am the one who has sinned and done wrong! But these people are as innocent as sheep—what have they done? Let your anger fall against me and my family."
Job 8:3
Does God twist justice? Does the Almighty twist what is right?
Does God twist justice? Does the Almighty twist what is right?
Job 34:17
Could God govern if he hated justice? Are you going to condemn the almighty judge?
Could God govern if he hated justice? Are you going to condemn the almighty judge?
Psalms 73:28
But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.
But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
If thou shall do this thing,.... Hearken to the advice given, and put it in execution, by choosing out of the people, and placing over them, judges qualified, as directed: and God command thee so; for he did not desire him to follow his advice any further than it appeared to be according to the will of God, which he doubted not he would inquire about; and if he found it was agreeable to it, and should pursue it:
then thou shall be able to endure; to continue in his office and post, and hold on for years to come, God granting him life and health; whereas otherwise, in all human probability, he must waste and wear away apace:
and all this people shall also go to their place in peace; having had their cases heard and tried, and their differences adjusted to satisfaction; and quick dispatch being made, they would return to their tents or places of abode in much peace of mind, and sit down contented with the determination made, and pleased that the lawsuit was not protracted to any unreasonable length of time. Jarchi interprets all this people, of Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and the seventy elders that came with him, as if they by this means would be eased, and so pleased with it.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
To their place - i. e. to Canaan, which is thus recognized by Jethro as the appointed and true home of Israel. Compare Numbers 10:29-30.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Exodus 18:23. If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee — Though the measure was obviously of the utmost importance, and plainly recommended itself by its expediency and necessity; yet Jethro very modestly leaves it to the wisdom of Moses to choose or reject it; and, knowing that in all things his relative was now acting under the immediate direction of God, intimates that no measure can be safely adopted without a positive injunction from God himself. As the counsel was doubtless inspired by the Divine Spirit, we find that it was sanctioned by the same, for Moses acted in every respect according to the advice he had received.
