Deuteronomy 1:12
How is it possible for me by myself to be responsible for you, and undertake the weight of all your troubles and your arguments?
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
How can I myself alone bear your cumbrance, and your burden, and your strife?
In Context
Cross References
Exodus 18:13Now on the day after, Moses took his seat to give decisions for the people: and the people were waiting before Moses from morning till evening.
Deuteronomy 1:9At that time I said to you, I am not able to undertake the care of you by myself;
Psalms 89:19\89:18\For our breastplate is the Lord; and our king is the Holy One of Israel's.
2 Corinthians 3:5Not as if we were able by ourselves to do anything for which we might take the credit; but our power comes from God;
Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 1:10-19
The Charge to Magistrates. ( b. c. 1451.) 9 And I spake unto you at that time, saying, I am not able to bear you myself alone: 10 The Lord your God hath multiplied you, and, behold, ye are this day as the stars of heaven for multitude. 11 (The Lord God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you!) 12 How can I myself alone bear your cumbrance, and your burden, and your strife? 13 Take you wise men, and understanding, and known among your tribes, and I… Read the whole commentary →