Exodus 18:1
American King James When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father in law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, and that the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt;
American Standard Version Now Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father-in-law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, how that Jehovah had brought Israel out of Egypt.
King James When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father in law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, and that the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt;
World English Bible Now Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father-in-law, heard of all that God had done for Moses and for Israel his people, how Yahweh had brought Israel out of Egypt.
Exodus 18:2
American King James Then Jethro, Moses' father in law, took Zipporah, Moses' wife, after he had sent her back,
American Standard Version And Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, took Zipporah, Moses' wife, after he had sent her away,
King James Then Jethro, Moses' father in law, took Zipporah, Moses' wife, after he had sent her back,
World English Bible Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, received Zipporah, Moses’ wife, after he had sent her away,
Exodus 18:3
American King James And her two sons; of which the name of the one was Gershom; for he said, I have been an alien in a strange land:
American Standard Version and her two sons; of whom the name of the one was Gershom; for he said, I have been a sojourner in a foreign land:
King James And her two sons; of which the name of the one was Gershom; for he said, I have been an alien in a strange land:
World English Bible and her two sons. The name of one son was Gershom, for Moses said, “I have lived as a foreigner in a foreign land”.
Exodus 18:4
American King James And the name of the other was Eliezer; for the God of my father, said he, was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh:
American Standard Version and the name of the other was Eliezer; for `he said', The God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.
King James And the name of the other was Eliezer; for the God of my father, said he, was mine help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh:
World English Bible The name of the other was Eliezer, for he said, “My father’s God was my help and delivered me from Pharaoh’s sword.”
Exodus 18:5
American King James And Jethro, Moses' father in law, came with his sons and his wife to Moses into the wilderness, where he encamped at the mount of God:
American Standard Version And Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, came with his sons and his wife unto Moses into the wilderness where he was encamped, at the mount of God:
King James And Jethro, Moses' father in law, came with his sons and his wife unto Moses into the wilderness, where he encamped at the mount of God:
World English Bible Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, came with Moses’ sons and his wife to Moses into the wilderness where he was encamped, at the Mountain of God.
Exodus 18:6
American King James And he said to Moses, I your father in law Jethro am come to you, and your wife, and her two sons with her.
American Standard Version and he said unto Moses, I, thy father-in-law Jethro, am come unto thee, and thy wife, and her two sons with her.
King James And he said unto Moses, I thy father in law Jethro am come unto thee, and thy wife, and her two sons with her.
World English Bible He said to Moses, “I, your father-in-law Jethro, have come to you with your wife, and her two sons with her.”
Exodus 18:7
American King James And Moses went out to meet his father in law, and did obeisance, and kissed him; and they asked each other of their welfare; and they came into the tent.
American Standard Version And Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, and did obeisance, and kissed him: and they asked each other of their welfare; and they came into the tent.
King James And Moses went out to meet his father in law, and did obeisance, and kissed him; and they asked each other of their welfare; and they came into the tent.
World English Bible Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, and bowed and kissed him. They asked each other of their welfare, and they came into the tent.
Exodus 18:8
American King James And Moses told his father in law all that the LORD had done to Pharaoh and to the Egyptians for Israel's sake, and all the travail that had come on them by the way, and how the LORD delivered them.
American Standard Version And Moses told his father-in-law all that Jehovah had done unto Pharaoh and to the Egyptians for Israel's sake, all the travail that had come upon them by the way, and how Jehovah delivered them.
King James And Moses told his father in law all that the LORD had done unto Pharaoh and to the Egyptians for Israel's sake, and all the travail that had come upon them by the way, and how the LORD delivered them.
World English Bible Moses told his father-in-law all that Yahweh had done to Pharaoh and to the Egyptians for Israel’s sake, all the hardships that had come on them on the way, and how Yahweh delivered them.
Exodus 18:9
American King James And Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which the LORD had done to Israel, whom he had delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians.
American Standard Version And Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which Jehovah had done to Israel, in that he had delivered them out of the hand of the Egyptians.
King James And Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which the LORD had done to Israel, whom he had delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians.
World English Bible Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which Yahweh had done to Israel, in that he had delivered them out of the hand of the Egyptians.
Exodus 18:10
American King James And Jethro said, Blessed be the LORD, who has delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of Pharaoh, who has delivered the people from under the hand of the Egyptians.
American Standard Version And Jethro said, Blessed be Jehovah, who hath delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of Pharaoh; who hath delivered the people from under the hand of the Egyptians.
King James And Jethro said, Blessed be the LORD, who hath delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of Pharaoh, who hath delivered the people from under the hand of the Egyptians.
World English Bible Jethro said, “Blessed be Yahweh, who has delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of Pharaoh; who has delivered the people from under the hand of the Egyptians.
Exodus 18:11
American King James Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.
American Standard Version Now I know that Jehovah is greater than all gods; yea, in the thing wherein they dealt proudly against them.
King James Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.
World English Bible Now I know that Yahweh is greater than all gods because of the way that they treated people arrogantly.”
Exodus 18:12
American King James And Jethro, Moses' father in law, took a burnt offering and sacrifices for God: and Aaron came, and all the elders of Israel, to eat bread with Moses' father in law before God.
American Standard Version And Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, took a burnt-offering and sacrifices for God: and Aaron came, and all the elders of Israel, to eat bread with Moses' father-in-law before God.
King James And Jethro, Moses' father in law, took a burnt offering and sacrifices for God: and Aaron came, and all the elders of Israel, to eat bread with Moses' father in law before God.
World English Bible Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, took a burnt offering and sacrifices for God. Aaron came with all the elders of Israel, to eat bread with Moses’ father-in-law before God.
Exodus 18:13
American King James And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses sat to judge the people: and the people stood by Moses from the morning to the evening.
American Standard Version And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses sat to judge the people: and the people stood about Moses from the morning unto the evening.
King James And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses sat to judge the people: and the people stood by Moses from the morning unto the evening.
World English Bible On the next day, Moses sat to judge the people, and the people stood around Moses from the morning to the evening.
Exodus 18:14
American King James And when Moses' father in law saw all that he did to the people, he said, What is this thing that you do to the people? why sit you yourself alone, and all the people stand by you from morning to even?
American Standard Version And when Moses' father-in-law saw all that he did to the people, he said, What is this thing that thou doest to the people? why sittest thou thyself alone, and all the people stand about thee from morning unto even?
King James And when Moses' father in law saw all that he did to the people, he said, What is this thing that thou doest to the people? why sittest thou thyself alone, and all the people stand by thee from morning unto even?
World English Bible When Moses’ father-in-law saw all that he did to the people, he said, “What is this thing that you do for the people? Why do you sit alone, and all the people stand around you from morning to evening?”
Exodus 18:15
American King James And Moses said to his father in law, Because the people come to me to inquire of God:
American Standard Version And Moses said unto his father-in-law, Because the people come unto me to inquire of God:
King James And Moses said unto his father in law, Because the people come unto me to inquire of God:
World English Bible Moses said to his father-in-law, “Because the people come to me to inquire of God.
Exodus 18:16
American King James When they have a matter, they come to me; and I judge between one and another, and I do make them know the statutes of God, and his laws.
American Standard Version when they have a matter, they come unto me; and I judge between a man and his neighbor, and I make them know the statutes of God, and his laws.
King James When they have a matter, they come unto me; and I judge between one and another, and I do make them know the statutes of God, and his laws.
World English Bible When they have a matter, they come to me, and I judge between a man and his neighbor, and I make them know the statutes of God, and his laws.”
Exodus 18:17
American King James And Moses' father in law said to him, The thing that you do is not good.
American Standard Version And Moses' father-in-law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good.
King James And Moses' father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good.
World English Bible Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “The thing that you do is not good.
Exodus 18:18
American King James You will surely wear away, both you, and this people that is with you: for this thing is too heavy for you; you are not able to perform it yourself alone.
American Standard Version Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that is with thee: for the thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone.
King James Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that is with thee: for this thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone.
World English Bible You will surely wear away, both you, and this people that is with you; for the thing is too heavy for you. You are not able to perform it yourself alone.
Exodus 18:19
American King James Listen now to my voice, I will give you counsel, and God shall be with you: Be you for the people to God-ward, that you may bring the causes to God:
American Standard Version Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God be with thee: be thou for the people to God-ward, and bring thou the causes unto God:
King James 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:
World English Bible Listen now to my voice. I will give you counsel, and God be with you. You represent the people before God, and bring the causes to God.
Exodus 18:20
American King James And you shall teach them ordinances and laws, and shall show them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do.
American Standard Version and thou shalt teach them the statutes and the laws, and shalt show them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do.
King James And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt show them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do.
World English Bible You shall teach them the statutes and the laws, and shall show them the way in which they must walk, and the work that they must do.
Exodus 18:21
American King James Moreover you shall 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:
American Standard Version Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating unjust gain; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens:
King James 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:
World English Bible Moreover you shall provide out of all the people able men which fear God: men of truth, hating unjust gain; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.
Exodus 18:22
American King James And let them judge the people at all seasons: and it shall be, that every great matter they shall bring to you, but every small matter they shall judge: so shall it be easier for yourself, and they shall bear the burden with you.
American Standard Version 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 themselves: so shall it be easier for thyself, and they shall bear `the burden' with thee.
King James 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.
World English Bible Let them judge the people at all times. It shall be that every great matter they shall bring to you, but every small matter they shall judge themselves. So shall it be easier for you, and they shall share the load with you.
Exodus 18:23
American King James If you shall do this thing, and God command you so, then you shall be able to endure, and all this people shall also go to their place in peace.
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.
King James 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 these people also will go to their place in peace.”
Exodus 18:24
American King James So Moses listened to the voice of his father in law, and did all that he had said.
American Standard Version So Moses hearkened to the voice of his father-in-law, and did all that he had said.
King James So Moses hearkened to the voice of his father in law, and did all that he had said.
World English Bible So Moses listened to the voice of his father-in-law, and did all that he had said.
Exodus 18:25
American King James And Moses chose able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people, rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.
American Standard Version And Moses chose able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people, rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.
King James And Moses chose able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people, rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.
World English Bible Moses chose able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people, rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.
Exodus 18:26
American King James And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought to Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.
American Standard Version And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.
King James And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.
World English Bible They judged the people at all times. They brought the hard cases to Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.
Exodus 18:27
American King James And Moses let his father in law depart; and he went his way into his own land.
American Standard Version And Moses let his father-in-law depart; and he went his way into his own land.
King James And Moses let his father in law depart; and he went his way into his own land.
World English Bible Moses let his father-in-law depart, and he went his way into his own land.