Êxodo 18:27 NVT

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 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 house of bondage, herein he is a further type of Christ, that he is employed as a lawgiver and a judge among them. (1.) He was to answer enquiries, to acquaint them with the will of God in doubtful cases, and to explain the laws of God that were already given them, concerning the sabbath, the man, etc., beside the laws of nature, relating both to piety and equity, Exod. 18:15.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 18:27

And Moses let his father in law depart ,.... After he had been with him some time, and desired leave to go into his own country, which was granted; or he "dismissed" F25 וישלח "et dimisit", V. L. Tigurine version, Montanus, Vatablus, Drusius, Piscator. him in an honourable way: and as he went out to meet him when he came, if he did not attend him, when he went, some way in person, yet sent a guard along with him, both for honour and for safety: and he went his way into his own... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 18:27

And Moses let his father-in-law depart - But if this be the same transaction with that mentioned Numbers 10:29 , etc., we find that it was with great reluctance that Moses permitted so able a counsellor to leave him; for, having the highest opinion of his judgment, experience, and discretion, he pressed him to stay with them, that he might be instead of eyes to them in the desert. But Jethro chose rather to return to his own country, where probably his family were so settled and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 18:13-27

The appointment of judges. During the few days that Jethro was with Moses, he did the latter an essential service, and initiated nothing short of a revolution in the manner of conducting judicial business. Besides its immediate lessons (noted below), this incident of the appointment of judges is valuable as illustrating— 1 . The scope left in the arrangements of Israel for the independent action of the human mind. Various examples of this occur in the history— e.g; the retention of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 18:13-27

Good counsel well taken. I. ZEAL MAY OUTRUN DISCRETION . 1 . Moses' strength was overtaxed, his spirit needlessly burdened. 2 . There was delay for the people with its vexation and loss. The most self-sacrificing love will not of itself make our methods the best and wisest. II. WHAT IS NEEDFUL FOR THE GIVING OF ADVICE . 1 . Affectionate interest and care. The people's need and Moses' burden both weigh upon Jethro's spirit. 2 . Wisdom. A ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 18:17-27

The Economy of Force. "The thing that thou doest is not good," etc. Exodus 18:17 , Exodus 18:18 . In the error of Moses, and the amendment suggested by Jethro, are to be discovered most valuable lessons. This day in the life of Moses was a microcosm of all his days. His whole life was service. So with all true life. But in such a life mistakes are possible. We inquire then what are the Divine conditions of a life of true ministry? I. CHARACTER . The elements were laid down by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 18:27

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 18:27

Moses let his father-in-law depart . Literally, "dismissed him," "sent him away." This single expression is quite enough to prove that the Hobab, whom Moses made strenuous efforts to keep with him after Sinai was left, is not the Jethro whom he was quite content to let go . He went his way into his own land . He returned to Midian, probably crossing the Elanitic gulf, which divided Midian from the Sinaitic region. The exact time of the departure is uncertain; but it was probably before the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 18:27

Jethro the model of a friendly adviser. A man's friends often hesitate to offer advice, from the fear of its being ill received. Jethro showed himself superior to this weakness, and risked being rebuffed for officiousness, confident in his singleness of purpose and honest intentions. He had all the qualities of a good adviser. He was— 1 . SAGACIOUS . There can be no doubt that he rightly forecast the results, if Moses had continued his unwise monopoly of the judicial office, or... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 18:27

Jethro ' s departure. I. JETHRO DEPARTS AFTER A MOST SATISFACTORY VISIT . That visit was made not perhaps without some anxiety and doubt as to the results, but still under the clear dictation of duty. Therefore, it would have been satisfactory even if less successful. Moses might, conceivably, have looked on Zipporah coldly and. received her reluctantly; but there would have remained to Jethro the priceless satisfaction that he had done the right thing. But Jethro, we... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 18:13-27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 18:27

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 18:27

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 18:13-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 18:13-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 18:17-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 18:27

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 18:27

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 18:27

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 18:27

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