Exodus 18:20

And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do.

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Other Translations for Exodus 18:20

BSB

Teach them the statutes and laws, and show them the way to live and the work they must do.

AKJV

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.

CPDV

and to reveal to the people the ceremonies, and the rituals of worship, and the way by which they should progress, and the work that they should do.

ERV

and thou shalt teach them the statutes and the laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do.

NHEB

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.

SMT

And teach them the laws and the precepts and make known to them the way they shall go in it, and the work which they shall do.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 18:20

AndthoushaltteachH853themordinancesH2706Noun MasculineandlawsH8451Noun FeminineandshaltshewH3045VerbthemthewayH1870Noun MasculinewhereintheymustwalkH3212VerbandtheworkH4639Noun MasculinethattheymustdoH6213Verb

Commentary for Exodus 18:20

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Overview of Exodus 18:20

Summary

Moses should instruct people in proper conduct and duties

Place

Wilderness

Event

Jethro prescribes Moses' teaching role

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC