Exodus 18:18

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.

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Other Translations for Exodus 18:18

BSB
Surely you and these people with you will wear yourselves out, because the task is too heavy for you. You cannot handle it alone.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
You will be consumed by foolish efforts, both you and this people who are with you. The task is beyond your strength; you will not be able bear it alone.
ERV
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.
NHEB
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.
SMT
Fading, thou wilt fade away, also thou, also this people that is with thee: for this word is heavy for thee; thou wilt not be able to do it thyself alone.

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

ThouwiltsurelyH5034VerbwearawayH5034VerbboththouandthispeopleH5971Noun MasculinethatiswiththeeforthisthingH1697Noun MasculineistooheavyH3515AdjectivefortheethouartnotableH3201VerbtoperformH6213Verbitthyselfalone

Commentary for Exodus 18:18

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Overview of Exodus 18:18
Summary
Jethro warns Moses will exhaust himself and people
Place
Wilderness
Event
Jethro warns of burnout
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
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