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Exodus 18:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Moses’ father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Moses' father-in-law said to him, 'What you're doing is not good.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses' father-in-law is giving him honest feedback that his current approach to leadership isn't working well.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs after the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, when Moses was trying to judge and settle disputes for over a million people all by himself from morning until evening. Jethro, Moses' father-in-law and a Midianite priest, had come to visit Moses in the wilderness and observed this unsustainable leadership practice.

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