Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 18:21 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Exodus 18:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 18 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, 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:”
Exodus 18:21 (KJV)
Historical Context for Exodus 18:21
People Mentioned
Commentary on Exodus 18:21
Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness—Jethro's criteria for judges establishes qualifications for spiritual leadership. 'Able men' (אַנְשֵׁי־חַיִל, anshei-chayil) means capable, strong, competent. 'Such as fear God' (יִרְאֵי אֱלֹהִים, yirei Elohim) prioritizes spiritual qualification—reverence for God precedes all other qualifications. 'Men of truth' (אַנְשֵׁי אֱמֶת, anshei emet) indicates integrity and reliability. 'Hating covetousness' (שֹׂנְאֵי בָצַע, son'ei vatza') means rejecting bribery and corruption. These four q...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 18:21
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“brothers”
“and I will make them heads over you.”
“which Yahweh your God gives you”
“city by city”
“neither has taken any increase”
“the Rock of Israel spoke to me”
“and see now”
“saying: Execute true judgment”
“and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.”