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Exodus 18:20 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Exodus 18:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 18 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do.”
Exodus 18:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 18:20
And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk—Jethro outlines Moses' teaching role: 'teach' (הִזְהַרְתָּה, hizhartah, 'warn, instruct') the 'ordinances' (חֻקִּים, chuqqim) and 'laws' (תּוֹרוֹת, torot). The phrase 'shew them the way' (וְהוֹדַעְתָּ לָהֶם אֶת־הַדֶּרֶךְ, v'hoda'ta lahem et-haderekh) uses metaphorical language—law as path. The addition 'and the work that they must do' (וְאֶת־הַמַּעֲשֶׂה אֲשֶׁר יַעֲשׂוּן, v'et-hama'aseh asher ya'asun) emphasizes practical application. This comprehensive teaching role—doctrine and practice, principl...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 18:20
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“and said to them”
“for I trust in you. Cause me to know the way in which I should walk”
“And I commanded you at that time all the things which ye should do.”
“I have taught you statutes and ordinances”
“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”
“Israel”
“they come to me”
“far be it from me that I should sin against Yahweh in ceasing to pray for you: but I will instruct you in the good and the right way.”
“I have made you a watchman to the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth”
“the statutes”