Bible Strands
Exodus 18:15
“Because the people come to me to inquire of God,” Moses replied.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Moses addresses his father-in-law in response to Jethro’s inquiry about why Moses alone judges the people from morning to evening. The words — The Hebrew verb דְּרֹשׁ (d.Rosh) translates “to consult” or “inquire,” denoting the people’s action of coming to Moses to seek God’s direction. The thread — The motif of seeking divine direction for unresolved matters runs through Numbers 27:5, where Moses brings a case before the LORD, while Numbers 15:34 records a man held in custody pending a direct declaration from God. Why it lands — The text requires readers to recognize that human mediation for divine inquiry operates under God’s ultimate authority and timing.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And Moses said unto his father in law, Because the people come unto me to enquire of God:
Cross-references
- Numbers 15:34 and because it had not been declared what should be done to him, they placed him in custody.
- Numbers 27:5 So Moses brought their case before the LORD,
- Exodus 18:19 Now listen to me; I will give you some advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people’s representative before God and bring their causes to Him.
- Leviticus 24:12 They placed him in custody until the will of the LORD should be made clear to them.
- Numbers 9:6 But there were some men who were unclean due to a dead body, so they could not observe the Passover on that day. And they came before Moses and Aaron that same day
- Numbers 9:8 “Wait here until I find out what the LORD commands concerning you,” Moses replied.
- Deuteronomy 17:8 If a case is too difficult for you to judge, whether the controversy within your gates is regarding bloodshed, lawsuits, or assaults, you must go up to the place the LORD your God will choose.