Exodus 18:23

Exodus · Old Testament · Chapter 18

“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.”Exodus 18:23

What Does Exodus 18:23 Mean?

Exodus 18:23 is found in the book of Exodus, chapter 18, verse 23 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Obedience, and Guidance.

Cross-References (17)

These passages are connected to Exodus 18:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

2 Peter 3:9“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”Exodus 18:18“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.”1 Samuel 8:6“But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD.”Leviticus 24:12“And they put him in ward, that the mind of the LORD might be shewed them.”1 Samuel 8:22“And the LORD said to Samuel, Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said unto the men of Israel, Go ye every man unto his city.”1 Chronicles 13:2“And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seem good unto you, and that it be of the LORD our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren every where, that are left in all the land of Israel, and with them also to the priests and Levites which are in their cities and suburbs, that they may gather themselves unto us:”Matthew 23:3“All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.”Acts 15:2“When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.”Genesis 18:33“And the LORD went his way, as soon as he had left communing with Abraham: and Abraham returned unto his place.”Genesis 21:10“Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this bondwoman and her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, even with Isaac.”2 Samuel 18:3“But the people answered, Thou shalt not go forth: for if we flee away, they will not care for us; neither if half of us die, will they care for us: but now thou art worth ten thousand of us: therefore now it is better that thou succour us out of the city.”Genesis 30:25“And it came to pass, when Rachel had born Joseph, that Jacob said unto Laban, Send me away, that I may go unto mine own place, and to my country.”2 Samuel 19:39“And all the people went over Jordan. And when the king was come over, the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned unto his own place.”2 Samuel 21:17“But Abishai the son of Zeruiah succoured him, and smote the Philistine, and killed him. Then the men of David sware unto him, saying, Thou shalt go no more out with us to battle, that thou quench not the light of Israel.”Galatians 2:2“And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.”Philippians 1:24“Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.”Exodus 16:29“See, for that the LORD hath given you the sabbath, therefore he giveth you on the sixth day the bread of two days; abide ye every man in his place, let no man go out of his place on the seventh day.”

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