Exodus 18:20

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Teach them the statutes and the laws, and show them the way they must walk and the work they must do.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And you shall teach them the statutes and the laws, and show them the way in which they must walk and the work they must do.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    and thou shalt teach{H2094} them the statutes{H2706} and the laws,{H8451} and shalt show{H3045} them the way{H1870} wherein they must walk,{H3212} and the work{H4639} that they must do.{H6213}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And thou shalt teach{H2094}{(H8689)}{H853} them ordinances{H2706} and laws{H8451}, and shalt shew{H3045}{(H8689)} them the way{H1870} wherein they must walk{H3212}{(H8799)}, and the work{H4639} that they must do{H6213}{(H8799)}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    and prouyde them ordinaunces and lawes, ad shewe them the waye wherin they must walke and the werkes that they must doo.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    and prouide them with statutes and lawes, that thou mayest shewe the the waie wherin they shulde walke, and the workes that they shulde do.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And admonish them of the ordinances, & of the lawes, & shew them the way, wherein they must walke, and the worke that they must do.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And thou shalt teache them ordinaunces and lawes, and shew them the way wherein they must walke, & the worke that they must do.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    You shall teach them the statutes and the laws, and shall show them the way in which they must walk, and the work that they must do.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and thou hast warned them `concerning' the statutes and the laws, and hast made known to them the way in which they go, and the work which they do.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    and thou shalt teach them the statutes and the laws, and shalt show them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    and thou shalt teach them the statutes and the laws, and shalt show them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Teaching them his rules and his laws, guiding them in the way they have to go, and making clear to them the work they have to do.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    You shall teach them the statutes and the laws, and shall show them the way in which they must walk, and the work that they must do.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    warn them of the statutes and the laws, and make known to them the way in which they must walk and the work they must do.

Referenced Verses

  • Deut 5:1 : 1 Moses called all Israel together and said to them, "Listen, Israel, to the statutes and judgments that I am speaking to you today. Learn them and carefully follow them."
  • Deut 1:18 : 18 At that time, I commanded you concerning all the things you were to do.
  • Ps 143:8 : 8 Let me hear of your lovingkindness in the morning, for I trust in you. Teach me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
  • Deut 4:1 : 1 Now, Israel, listen to the statutes and judgments that I am teaching you to observe, so that you may live and enter to take possession of the land that the LORD, the God of your ancestors, is giving to you.
  • Deut 4:5 : 5 See, I have taught you statutes and judgments just as the LORD my God commanded me, so that you may act according to them in the land you are entering to possess.
  • Ps 32:8 : 8 I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
  • 1 Thess 4:1 : 1 Finally, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, just as you received instructions from us on how you ought to live and please God, that you would excel even more.
  • 2 Thess 3:6-9 : 6 Now we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from every brother or sister who is idle and does not live according to the tradition they received from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you should imitate us, because we were not idle when we were with you. 8 We did not eat anyone’s bread without paying for it. Instead, we worked with toil and hardship night and day so as not to be a burden to any of you. 9 It was not that we lack the right to receive support, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate. 10 For even when we were with you, we gave you this command: If anyone is unwilling to work, they should not eat. 11 We hear that some among you are living idle lives, refusing to work and instead becoming busybodies. 12 To such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and earn their own living.
  • Exod 18:16 : 16 Whenever they have a dispute, they come to me to seek judgment. I decide between one person and another and make known the statutes of God and His laws.
  • Deut 6:1-2 : 1 These are the commandments, statutes, and judgments that the LORD your God commanded to teach you to carry out in the land you are about to cross into and possess. 2 So that you may fear the LORD your God by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I am commanding you today—you, your children, and your grandchildren—all the days of your life, and so your days may be prolonged.
  • Deut 7:11 : 11 Therefore, you shall keep the commandment, the statutes, and the ordinances that I am giving you today to follow.
  • 1 Sam 12:23 : 23 As for me, far be it from me to sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. Instead, I will instruct you in the good and upright way.
  • Neh 9:13-14 : 13 You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke to them from heaven. You gave them upright judgments, true laws, good statutes, and commandments. 14 You made Your holy Sabbath known to them, and You gave them commandments, statutes, and laws through Your servant Moses.
  • Isa 30:21 : 21 Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, 'This is the way; walk in it.'
  • Jer 6:16 : 16 This is what the Lord says: 'Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, 'We will not walk in it.'
  • Jer 42:3 : 3 May the LORD your God tell us the way we should walk and the thing we should do."
  • Ezek 3:17 : 17 "Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them warning from Me.
  • Mic 4:2 : 2 Many nations will come and say, 'Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD and to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, and we will walk in His paths.’ For the law will go out from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
  • Matt 28:20 : 20 'teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.'
  • Mark 13:34 : 34 It is like a man going on a journey, who leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with their task, and tells the doorkeeper to stay alert.

Similar Verses (AI)

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    81%

    21 But select capable men from among all the people—men who fear God, are trustworthy, and hate dishonest gain. Appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.

    22 Let them judge the people at all times. Have them bring every difficult case to you, but have them decide simple cases themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you.

    23 If you do this and God so commands, you will be able to endure, and all these people will go home satisfied and at peace.

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    19 Now listen to me; I will give you advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people's representative before God and bring their disputes to Him.

  • Deut 17:9-11
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    78%

    9 Go to the Levitical priests and to the judge who is in office at that time. Inquire of them, and they will give you the verdict.

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  • Deut 5:31
    77%

    31 But as for you, stay here with Me, so that I may give you all the commands, decrees, and laws you are to teach them to follow in the land I am giving them to possess.

  • Deut 4:14
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    14 The LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, so that you would observe them in the land you are crossing over to possess.

  • Deut 4:5
    76%

    5 See, I have taught you statutes and judgments just as the LORD my God commanded me, so that you may act according to them in the land you are entering to possess.

  • Exod 21:1
    76%

    1 These are the laws you are to set before them.

  • Deut 20:18
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    18 This is so they do not teach you to follow all the detestable practices they have done for their gods, causing you to sin against the LORD your God.

  • Deut 16:18
    75%

    18 Appoint judges and officials for each of your tribes in every town the Lord your God is giving you, and they shall judge the people fairly.

  • Deut 1:18
    75%

    18 At that time, I commanded you concerning all the things you were to do.

  • Exod 18:16
    75%

    16 Whenever they have a dispute, they come to me to seek judgment. I decide between one person and another and make known the statutes of God and His laws.

  • Lev 10:11
    74%

    11 You must teach the Israelites all the statutes that the LORD has given to them through Moses.'

  • Deut 6:1
    74%

    1 These are the commandments, statutes, and judgments that the LORD your God commanded to teach you to carry out in the land you are about to cross into and possess.

  • Lev 18:3-4
    2 verses
    74%

    3 You must not behave like the people of Egypt, where you used to live, or like the people of Canaan, where I am bringing you. You must not follow their practices.

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  • Ezra 7:25
    74%

    25 And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God that is in your hand, are to appoint judges and magistrates who can judge all the people in the region beyond the River—all those who know the laws of your God. And for anyone who does not know them, you shall teach them.

  • Ezek 20:11
    74%

    11 I gave them my statutes and made known to them my ordinances, by which a person who obeys them will live.

  • Ezek 20:18-19
    2 verses
    74%

    18 I said to their children in the wilderness, 'Do not follow the statutes of your fathers, do not observe their ordinances, and do not defile yourselves with their idols.

    19 'I am the LORD your God; walk in my statutes, keep my ordinances, and obey them.

  • Deut 1:13
    72%

    13 Choose for yourselves wise, discerning, and known men from your tribes, and I will appoint them as your leaders.

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    10 Obey the voice of the LORD your God and follow His commandments and statutes that I am giving you today.

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    72%

    17 Diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God, as well as His testimonies and statutes that He has commanded you.

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  • Exod 18:25
    72%

    25 He chose capable men from all Israel and made them leaders of the people, officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.

  • 2 Chr 19:9-10
    2 verses
    72%

    9 He gave them these orders: 'You must act in the fear of the LORD, faithfully and with a whole heart.'

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  • Deut 7:11
    72%

    11 Therefore, you shall keep the commandment, the statutes, and the ordinances that I am giving you today to follow.

  • Deut 4:1
    72%

    1 Now, Israel, listen to the statutes and judgments that I am teaching you to observe, so that you may live and enter to take possession of the land that the LORD, the God of your ancestors, is giving to you.

  • Deut 11:32
    72%

    32 Be careful to keep all the statutes and ordinances that I am setting before you today.

  • Deut 11:19
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    19 Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

  • Neh 9:13-14
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    71%

    13 You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke to them from heaven. You gave them upright judgments, true laws, good statutes, and commandments.

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  • 2 Chr 19:6
    71%

    6 He said to the judges, 'Consider carefully what you do, because you are not judging for mere mortals, but for the LORD, who is with you whenever you give a judgment.'

  • Deut 16:20
    71%

    20 Follow justice and justice alone, so that you may live and possess the land the Lord your God is giving you.

  • Deut 6:7
    71%

    7 Teach them diligently to your children, and speak of them when you sit in your house, when you walk along the road, when you lie down, and when you get up.

  • Num 27:20
    71%

    20 Transfer some of your authority to him so that the whole assembly of the Israelites will follow him.

  • 2 Chr 7:17
    71%

    17 As for you, if you walk before Me as David your father did, and do all I have commanded, and observe My statutes and judgments,

  • Deut 20:9
    71%

    9 When the officers have finished speaking to the people, they shall appoint commanders to lead the armies at the head of the troops.

  • Ezek 11:20
    70%

    20 Then they will follow My statutes, keep My judgments, and carry them out. They will be My people, and I will be their God.

  • 1 Sam 8:9
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    9 Now then, listen to them, but warn them solemnly and let them know what the king who will reign over them will demand.'

  • 1 Kgs 2:3
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    3 Obey the charge of the LORD your God by walking in His ways, keeping His statutes, commandments, judgments, and testimonies, as it is written in the Law of Moses. In this way, you will prosper in all you do and wherever you turn.

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    40 See to it that you make them according to the pattern shown to you on the mountain.

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    1 Moses called all Israel together and said to them, "Listen, Israel, to the statutes and judgments that I am speaking to you today. Learn them and carefully follow them."

  • Jer 7:23
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    23 But this is what I commanded them: Listen to my voice, and I will be your God, and you will be my people. Walk in all the ways I command you, so that it may go well with you.