How can I myself alone bear your cumbrance, and your burden, and your strife?
How can I handle all your heavy problems, your burdens, and your arguments all by myself?
Moses is expressing that he cannot manage the overwhelming responsibility of leading and judging all the people of Israel alone.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses is addressing the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt and 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. He is expressing his overwhelming burden of dealing with the people's complaints, disputes, and needs alone, which highlights the challenges of leading a large group in ancient times. This context leads to God's instruction for Moses to appoint capable leaders to share the responsibilities.
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