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Exodus 18:19 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Exodus 18:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 18 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Hearken 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:”
Exodus 18:19 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 18:19
Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God—Jethro identifies Moses' irreplaceable role: mediator between people and God. The phrase 'for the people to God-ward' (לָעָם מוּל הָאֱלֹהִים, la'am mul ha'Elohim, literally 'for the people opposite God') pictures Moses standing before God on Israel's behalf. This unique mediatorial function cannot be delegated—only Moses brings 'causes' (דְּבָרִים, d'varim, 'words, matters') to God. This prefigures Christ's exclusive mediatorial role: 'there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus' (1 Tim 2:5). Jet...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 18:19
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“And Moses brought their cause before the LORD.”
“to show you the word of Yahweh: for you were afraid because of the fire”
“Speak with us yourself, and we will listen; but don't let God speak with us, lest we die.”
“and he was a prosperous man. He was in the house of his master the Egyptian.”
“Certainly I will be with you. This will be the token to you, that I have sent you: when you have brought forth the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain.”
“I am with you always”
“and did all that he had said.”
“and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man”
“neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”
“that he will be to you a mouth”