Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.
Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, because in the very area where they acted with pride and arrogance, he proved himself superior to them.
The writer is declaring that God has proven himself more powerful than any other deity by defeating those who acted arrogantly against his people.
📚 Historical Context
In Exodus 18, Jethro, Moses' father-in-law and a priest of Midian, visits Moses after the Israelites' escape from Egypt and hears about the miraculous events like the plagues and the Red Sea crossing. This context highlights the cultural backdrop of polytheism, where various gods were worshipped, including those of Egypt, and Jethro's declaration comes as a response to God's clear demonstration of superior power. It underscores the growing recognition among non-Israelites of the LORD's supremacy over rival deities.
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