Exodus 18:19

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَالْآنَ اسْتَمِعْ إلَيَّ. سَأنصَحُكَ وَأُصَلِّي أنْ يَكُونَ اللهُ مَعَكَ. كُنْ مُمَثِّلَ اللهِ لِلشَّعْبِ، وَقَدِّمْ خِلَافَاتِهِمْ وَقَضَايَاهُمْ إلَى اللهِ.

What Does This Mean?

Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, is advising Moses on how to better lead the people. He suggests Moses should act as a mediator between the people and God, bringing their issues to God and God will guide him.

Explained for Children

Imagine your mom or dad is like Moses, and they have to help a lot of people. Your grandma (Jethro) tells them, 'Hey, you should be like a helper for these people, taking their problems to God, and God will help you solve them.'

Historical Background

This verse is from the book of Exodus, written around the 13th century BCE. It describes a conversation between Moses and Jethro, a priest of Midian, in the context of the Israelites' journey out of Egypt and towards the Promised Land.

Living It Out Today

In modern life, think of a scenario where a manager needs to mediate between their team and upper management. This verse suggests that seeking divine guidance can help in making fair and just decisions for everyone involved.

Topics

• leadership
• mediation
• guidance
• God's will
• justice
• advice

Related Verses

• Deuteronomy 1:17
• Numbers 11:16
• 1 Samuel 12:3
• Acts 15:28
• Romans 13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jethro in the Bible?

Jethro was Moses' father-in-law and a priest of Midian. He gave Moses valuable advice on how to lead the Israelites.

What does it mean to 'bring the causes unto God'?

It means to bring the issues or disputes of the people to God for guidance, ensuring that decisions are aligned with divine will.

How does this verse relate to modern leadership?

It suggests that leaders should seek divine guidance and act as intermediaries between their constituents and higher authorities to make just and informed decisions.

What cross-references can help understand this verse better?

Verses like Deuteronomy 1:17 and Romans 13:1 provide additional insights on leadership, justice, and adherence to divine guidance.