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Exodus 18:22 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Exodus 18:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 18 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And let them judge the people at all seasons: and it shall be, that every great matter they shall bring unto thee, but every small matter they shall judge: so shall it be easier for thyself, and they shall bear the burden with thee.”
Exodus 18:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 18:22
And let them judge the people at all seasons: and it shall be, that every great matter they shall bring unto thee, but every small matter they shall judge—Jethro's organizational plan establishes distributed justice: routine cases handled locally, exceptional cases escalated to Moses. The phrase 'at all seasons' (בְּכָל־עֵת, b'khol-et) means continuous availability—justice isn't occasional but constant. The distinction between 'great matter' (דָּבָר הַגָּדֹל, davar hagadol) and 'small matter' (דָּבָר־קָטֹן, davar-qaton) requires wisdom to discern what requires higher authority. The benefit 'so...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 18:22
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“and will put it on them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with you”
“and cursed; and they brought him to Moses. His mother's name was Shelomith”
“but every small matter they judged themselves.”
“the son of Machir”
“and to all the congregation.”
“and before Eleazar the priest”
“you shall bring to me”
“between blood and blood”
“both you”
“for they are servants of God's service”