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Exodus 18:20

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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Moreover, thou shalt provide out of all the people,.... Or look out (t) from among them; see Act 6:3,

able men; or…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Teach them - The Hebrew word is emphatic, and signifies “enlightenment.” The text gives four distinct points: (a) the…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Thou shalt teach them ordinances - חקים chukkim, all such precepts as relate to the ceremonies of religion and political…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 18:13-27

Here is, I. The great zeal and industry of Moses as a magistrate.

1. Having been employed to redeem Israel out of the…