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Exodus 18:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Moses told his father in law all that the LORD had done unto Pharaoh and to the Egyptians for Israel’s sake, and all the travail that had come upon them by the way, and how the LORD delivered them.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Moses told his father-in-law everything the LORD had done to Pharaoh and the Egyptians on behalf of Israel, all the hardships they had faced along the journey, and how the LORD had rescued them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses is sharing with his father-in-law the amazing story of how God powerfully delivered Israel from Egypt and protected them through their difficult journey.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, this verse takes place after the Israelites have fled Egypt and are journeying through the wilderness, where Moses reunites with his father-in-law, Jethro, a Midianite priest. Moses recounts the powerful events of God's intervention, including the plagues on Pharaoh and the Egyptians to secure Israel's freedom, as well as the hardships the Israelites endured on their way and how God miraculously delivered them. This moment underscores the importance of sharing God's works within family and community contexts in ancient Israelite culture.

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