KJV ORIGINAL
And Moses said unto his father in law, Because the people come unto me to enquire of God:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Moses said to his father-in-law, 'The people come to me to ask what God wants them to do.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Moses is explaining that his role is to help people understand God's will and guidance for their lives.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and they were camped in the wilderness. Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, had come to visit and observed Moses spending all day settling disputes and answering questions for the people. Moses was serving as the sole mediator between God and the people, handling everything from minor disagreements to major spiritual questions.
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