Exodus 18:11

Translations

Modern

Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for He did this when they treated Israel with arrogance.”

Traditional

Now I know that the Lord is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.

Literal

Now I know that YHWH is greater than all the gods, for in the matter in which they acted proudly He was above them.”

Latin

Nunc cognovi, quia magnus Dominus super omnes deos: eo quod superbe egerint contra illos.

Original

Hebrew

English

Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for He did this when they treated Israel with arrogance.”

Notes

Exodus 18:1–12

Moses had sent his wife and children back to stay with his father-in-law at some point. During the intense confrontation with Pharaoh, Moses might have feared for their lives. Jethro now came to meet Moses and the Israelites, bringing the family of Moses with him (18:2–6). During the visit, Moses gave him a report. Jethro came to trust in the Lord through the testimony of the Lord's work.

Theme notes and profiles

Jethro (Reuel) Moses The Exodus as History

Events

Wilderness Wanderings

Related verses

Psalm 95:3
For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods.
Exodus 15:11
Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?
2 Chronicles 2:5
The house that I am building will be great, for our God is greater than all gods.
Psalm 135:5
For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is above all gods.
Luke 1:51
He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
Psalm 97:9
For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.
1 Chronicles 16:25
For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.
Daniel 4:37
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride.
Psalm 119:21
You rebuke the arrogant—the cursed who stray from Your commandments.
2 Kings 5:15
Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God, stood before him, and declared, “Now I know for sure that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. So please accept a gift from your servant.”
Nehemiah 9:10
You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, all his officials, and all the people of his land, for You knew they had acted with arrogance against our fathers. You made a name for Yourself that endures to this day.
James 4:6
But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Glossary

Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of Gods and Goddesses Hobab Jethro

Topics

Faith: Exemplified God: Sovereign Midianites: A Small Part of Retained the Knowledge and Worship of Jehovah Moses: Joined by his Family in the Wilderness Pride: General Scriptures Concerning Pride: They Who are Guilty of, Shall Be: Subdued The Kenites: Showed Kindness to Israel in the Desert

Exodus 18:11

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