Exodus 18:1-27
THE VISIT OF JETHRO 1. On the name JETHRO, see Exodus 2:16, and on MIDIAN, Exodus 2:15.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE VISIT OF JETHRO 1. On the name JETHRO, see Exodus 2:16, and on MIDIAN, Exodus 2:15.... [ Continue Reading ]
SENT HER BACK] see on Exodus 4:26. 3, 4. See on Exodus 2:22.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE MOUNT OF GOD] Horeb or Sinai: see on Exodus 3:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
See on Exodus 15:11. The second half of the v. is obscure. RV reads, 'yea, in the thing wherein they (the Egyptians) dealt proudly against them (the Israelites).'... [ Continue Reading ]
The BURNT OFFERING was wholly consumed upon the altar, and signified the complete devotion of the offerer to God: see Leviticus 1. The SACRIFICES were peace offerings, and were consumed by the offerers in token of fellowship with God and each other: see Leviticus 3 and on Numbers 22:40. BEFORE GOD]... [ Continue Reading ]
TO ENQUIRE OF GOD] This phrase is explained by the words that follow at the end of the next v., I DO MAKE _THEM_ KNOW THE STATUTES OF GOD, AND HIS LAWS: cp. 1 Samuel 9:9. Already we see that the decisions given by Moses are regarded by the people as possessing divine sanction.... [ Continue Reading ]
AND GOD SHALL BE WITH THEE] RV 'and God be with thee,' i.e. may God grant thee the needed wisdom.... [ Continue Reading ]
HATING COVETOUSNESS] A judge must be above bribery. Bribery was, and still is, a common Oriental vice, and is frequently referred to in Scripture: cp. Exodus 23:8; 1 Samuel 8:3; 1 Samuel 12:3; Psalms 15:5; Isaiah 1:23; Amos 5:12; Micah 3:9.... [ Continue Reading ]
IF. GOD COMMAND THEE _SO_] Jethro does not presume to dictate to Moses. The matter must be referred to God for sanction: cp. Deuteronomy 1:9. TO THEIR PLACE] Each one to his tent, satisfied with the expeditious settlement of his case, instead of waiting all day, as hitherto: see Exodus 18:13.... [ Continue Reading ]
According to Deuteronomy 1:13 it appears that Moses left the selection of the 'able men' to the people. Cp. Acts 6:3.... [ Continue Reading ]