Exodus 18:19

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:

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Other Translations for Exodus 18:19

BSB
Now listen to me; I will give you some advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people's representative before God and bring their causes to Him.
AKJV
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:
CPDV
But listen to my words and counsels, and then God will be with you. Be available to the people in that which pertains to God, so as to refer what they say to him,
ERV
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:
NHEB
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.
SMT
Now hear to my voice, I will advise thee, and God will be with thee: be thou for the people towards God, and bring thou their words to God;

Commentary for Exodus 18:19

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Overview of Exodus 18:19
Summary
Jethro advises Moses to delegate while serving as intermediary
Place
Wilderness
Event
Jethro offers management counsel
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Teaching