KJV ORIGINAL
How can I myself alone bear your cumbrance, and your burden, and your strife?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
How can I handle all your heavy problems, your burdens, and your arguments all by myself?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Moses is expressing that he cannot manage the overwhelming responsibility of leading and judging all the people of Israel alone.
📚 Historical Context
Moses is speaking to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. The population had grown tremendously, and Moses was overwhelmed trying to settle disputes and provide leadership for potentially over a million people. This verse comes as Moses explains why he needed to appoint judges and leaders to help share the burden of governance.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save