Exodus 18:11

Now, I know, that, greater, is Yahweh than all the gods,—Even in the thing wherein they were arrogant over them.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.

In Context

10And Jethro said—Blessed be Yahweh, who hath delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians and out of the hand of Pharaoh,—Who hath delivered the people from under the hand of the Egyptians:

12Then took Jethro father-in-law of Moses, an ascending-offering and sacrifices to God,—and Aaron and all the elders of Israel came in to eat bread with the father-in-law of Moses before God.

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Cross References

Exodus 1:10Come on! let us shew ourselves wise with regard to them, lest they so multiply that it shall come to pass when war befalleth us, that they also, shall join themselves unto them who hate us, and shall make war upon us. and then go up out of the land.

Exodus 1:22Then gave Pharaoh command to all his people saying—Every son that is born to the Hebrews, into the river, shall ye cast him; But every daughter, shall ye suffer to live.

Exodus 5:7Ye shall no more give straw unto the people, for making the bricks as heretofore: Let them, go, themselves, so shall they gather for themselves straw:

Exodus 10:3And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him—Thus, saith Yahweh, God of the Hebrews, How long hast thou refused to humble thyself before me? Let my people go that they may serve me.

Exodus 14:8And Yahweh let the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt wax bold, and he pursued the sons of Israel,—when the sons of Israel, were going out with a high hand.

Exodus 15:11Who is, like unto thee, among the mighty O Yahweh? Who is, like unto thee, Majestic in holiness,—To be revered in praises, Doing a marvellous thing?

Matthew Henry on Exodus 18:8-13

7 And Moses went out to meet his father in law, and did obeisance, and kissed him; and they asked each other of their welfare; and they came into the tent. 8 And Moses told his father in law all that the Lord had done unto Pharaoh and to the Egyptians for Israel's sake, and all the travail that had come upon them by the way, and how the Lord delivered them. 9 And Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which the Lord had done to Israel, whom he had delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians. 10 And Jethro said,… Read the whole commentary →

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