Exodus 18:11

Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 18:11

BSB

Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for He did this when they treated Israel with arrogance."

AKJV

Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.

CPDV

Now I know that the great Lord is above all gods. This is why they acted arrogantly against them."

ERV

Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: yea, in the thing wherein they dealt proudly against them.

NHEB

Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods because of the thing in which they dealt arrogantly against them."

SMT

Now I knew that Jehovah is great above all gods; for in the word they acted proudly over them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 18:11

NowIknowH3045VerbthattheLORDH3068Proper NameisgreaterH1419thanallgodsH430Noun MasculineforinthethingH1697Noun MasculinewhereintheydealtproudlyH2102Verbhewasabovethem

Commentary for Exodus 18:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 18:11

Summary

Jethro recognizes God's supremacy over all deities

Place

Wilderness

Event

Jethro acknowledges God's greatness

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC