Exodus 18:18
Exodus · Old Testament · Chapter 18
“Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that is with thee: for this thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone.”Exodus 18:18
What Does Exodus 18:18 Mean?
Exodus 18:18 is found in the book of Exodus, chapter 18, verse 18 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Doubt.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to Exodus 18:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Deuteronomy 1:9“And I spake unto you at that time, saying, I am not able to bear you myself alone:”Numbers 11:14“I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too heavy for me.”Acts 6:1“And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.”Exodus 18:23“If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people shall also go to their place in peace.”2 Corinthians 12:15“And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.”Philippians 2:30“Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.”Exodus 18:22“And let them judge the people at all seasons: and it shall be, that every great matter they shall bring unto thee, but every small matter they shall judge: so shall it be easier for thyself, and they shall bear the burden with thee.”Deuteronomy 1:17“Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; but ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment is God’s: and the cause that is too hard for you, bring it unto me, and I will hear it.”1 Thessalonians 2:8“So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.”
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