Exodus 18:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 18:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 18:17 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Moses' father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 18:17 — KJV
“And Moses' father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good.”
— Exodus 18:17 (KJV)
Exodus 18:17 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 18:17
“And when Moses' father in law saw all that he did to the people, he said, What is this thing that thou doest to the people? why sittest thou thyself alone, and all the people stand by thee from morning unto even?”
Shares key themes with Exodus 18:17: moses, father, law
“And Moses said unto Hobab, the son of Raguel the Midianite, Moses' father in law, We are journeying unto the place of which the LORD said, I will give it you: come thou with us, and we will do thee good: for the LORD hath spoken good concerning Israel.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 18:17: moses, father, law
“And to his father he sent after this manner; ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she asses laden with corn and bread and meat for his father by the way. laden...: Heb. carrying”
Shares key themes with Exodus 18:17: father, thing, good
“And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 18:17: moses, father, good
“And the children of the Kenite, Moses' father in law, went up out of the city of palm trees with the children of Judah into the wilderness of Judah, which lieth in the south of Arad; and they went and dwelt among the people.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 18:17: moses, father, law
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