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for in the very thing in which they behaved proudly, He was above them.” <a href="/nasb_/exodus/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now I know that the LORD is greater than all the gods; indeed, it was proven when they acted insolently against the people.” <a href="/nasb/exodus/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Now I know that the LORD is greater than all the gods; indeed, it was proven when they dealt proudly against the people.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/exodus/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Now I know that the LORD is greater than all the gods; indeed, it was proven when they dealt proudly against the people.” <a href="/lsb/exodus/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now I know that Yahweh is greater than all the gods; for in this matter they acted presumptuously against the people.” <a href="/amp/exodus/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods; indeed, it was proven when they acted insolently toward Israel [and the LORD showed Himself infinitely superior to all their gods].” <a href="/csb/exodus/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods, because he did wonders when the Egyptians acted arrogantly against Israel.” <a href="/hcsb/exodus/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now I know that Yahweh is greater than all gods, because He did wonders when the Egyptians acted arrogantly against Israel.&#8221 <a href="/asv/exodus/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now I know that Jehovah is greater than all gods; yea, in the thing wherein they dealt proudly against them. <a href="/cev/exodus/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Now I know that the LORD is the greatest God, because he has rescued Israel from their arrogant enemies." <a href="/erv/exodus/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: yea, in the thing wherein they dealt proudly against them. <a href="/gwt/exodus/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> who treated Israel with contempt. Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods." <a href="/gnt/exodus/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> Now I know that the LORD is greater than all the gods, because he did this when the Egyptians treated the Israelites with such contempt." <a href="/isv/exodus/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, because of what happened to the Egyptians when they acted arrogantly against Israel." <a href="/msb/exodus/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for He did this when they treated Israel with arrogance.? <a href="/net/exodus/18.htm">NET Bible</a> Now I know that the LORD is greater than all the gods, for in the thing in which they dealt proudly against them he has destroyed them." <a href="/nheb/exodus/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods because of the thing in which they dealt arrogantly against them." <a href="/wbt/exodus/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing in which they dealt proudly, he was above them. <a href="/web/exodus/18.htm">World English Bible</a> Now I know that Yahweh is greater than all gods because of the way that they treated people arrogantly.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/exodus/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> now I have known that YHWH [is] greater than all the gods, for in the thing they have acted proudly—[He is] above them!” <a href="/ylt/exodus/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> now I have known that Jehovah is greater than all the gods, for in the thing they have acted proudly -- He is above them!' <a href="/slt/exodus/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Now I knew that Jehovah is great above all gods; for in the word they acted proudly over them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/exodus/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now I know that the Lord is great above all gods: because they dealt proudly against them. <a href="/cpdv/exodus/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now I know that the great Lord is above all gods. This is why they acted arrogantly against them.” <a href="/nabre/exodus/18.htm">New American Bible</a> Now I know that the LORD is greater than all the gods; for he rescued the people from the power of the Egyptians when they treated them arrogantly.” <a href="/nrsvce/exodus/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods, because he delivered the people from the Egyptians, when they dealt arrogantly with them.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/exodus/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods; for despite the counsel which the Egyptians had devised against them, he triumphed over them. <a href="/hpbt/exodus/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Now I know that LORD JEHOVAH is greater than all gods, because of the scheme that they had plotted against them.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/exodus/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods; yea, for that they dealt proudly against them.' <a href="/sep/exodus/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Now know I that the Lord is great above all gods, because of this, wherein they attacked them. <a href="/parallel/exodus/18-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=4546" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/exodus/18.htm">The Visit of Jethro</a> …10Jethro declared, “Blessed be the LORD, who has delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians and of Pharaoh, and who has delivered the people from the hand of the Egyptians. 11<a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: ‘at·tāh (Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">Now</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yā·ḏa‘·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">I know</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: ḡā·ḏō·wl (Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">is greater</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: mik·kāl (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">than all other</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">gods,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: ḇad·dā·ḇār (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">He did this</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">when they</a> <a href="/hebrew/2102.htm" title="2102: zā·ḏū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- Or ziyd; a primitive root; to seethe; figuratively, to be insolent.">treated Israel with arrogance.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> 12Then Moses’ father-in-law Jethro brought a burnt offering and sacrifices to God, and Aaron came with all the elders of Israel to eat bread with Moses’ father-in-law in the presence of God.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-39.htm">Deuteronomy 4:39</a> Know therefore this day and take to heart that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other. <a href="/psalms/135-5.htm">Psalm 135:5</a> For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is above all gods. <a href="/2_chronicles/2-5.htm">2 Chronicles 2:5</a> The house that I am building will be great, for our God is greater than all gods. <a href="/1_kings/8-23.htm">1 Kings 8:23</a> and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts. <a href="/daniel/4-37.htm">Daniel 4:37</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/96-4.htm">Psalm 96:4-5</a> For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. / For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens. <a href="/isaiah/45-5.htm">Isaiah 45:5-6</a> I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will equip you for battle, though you have not known Me, / so that all may know, from where the sun rises to where it sets, that there is none but Me; I am the LORD, and there is no other. <a href="/jeremiah/10-10.htm">Jeremiah 10:10-12</a> But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation. / Thus you are to tell them: “These gods, who have made neither the heavens nor the earth, will perish from this earth and from under these heavens.” / The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding. <a href="/1_samuel/2-2.htm">1 Samuel 2:2</a> There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God. <a href="/2_samuel/7-22.htm">2 Samuel 7:22</a> How great You are, O Lord GOD! For there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears. <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-35</a> Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right. <a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a> O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! <a href="/1_corinthians/8-4.htm">1 Corinthians 8:4-6</a> So about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world, and that there is no God but one. / For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many so-called gods and lords), / yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist. <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a> Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/ephesians/1-21.htm">Ephesians 1:21</a> far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.now I<a href="/exodus/9-16.htm">Exodus 9:16</a> And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.<a href="/1_kings/17-24.htm">1 Kings 17:24</a> And the woman said to Elijah, Now by this I know that thou art a man of God, and that the word of the LORD in thy mouth is truth.<a href="/2_kings/5-15.htm">2 Kings 5:15</a> And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him: and he said, Behold, now I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel: now therefore, I pray thee, take a blessing of thy servant.the Lord<a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a> Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?<a href="/1_chronicles/16-25.htm">1 Chronicles 16:25</a> For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.<a href="/2_chronicles/2-5.htm">2 Chronicles 2:5</a> And the house which I build is great: for great is our God above all gods.in the thing<a href="/exodus/1-10.htm">Exodus 1:10,16,22</a> Come on, let us deal wisely with them; lest they multiply, and it come to pass, that, when there falleth out any war, they join also unto our enemies, and fight against us, and so get them up out of the land… <a href="/exodus/5-2.htm">Exodus 5:2,7</a> And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go… <a href="/exodus/14-8.htm">Exodus 14:8,18</a> And the LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he pursued after the children of Israel: and the children of Israel went out with an high hand… proudly<a href="/exodus/9-17.htm">Exodus 9:17</a> As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?<a href="/exodus/10-3.htm">Exodus 10:3</a> And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.<a href="/1_samuel/2-3.htm">1 Samuel 2:3</a> Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/42-7.htm">Acted</a> <a href="/jude/1-16.htm">Arrogantly</a> <a href="/exodus/14-11.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/exodus/18-10.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/exodus/18-10.htm">Egyptians</a> <a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Gods</a> <a href="/exodus/1-9.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/exodus/18-10.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/exodus/9-16.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/exodus/18-9.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/exodus/3-20.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/exodus/9-17.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-4.htm">Proudly</a> <a href="/philippians/2-22.htm">Proven</a> <a href="/exodus/14-11.htm">Treated</a> <a href="/exodus/12-7.htm">Wherein</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/40-13.htm">Acted</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-10.htm">Arrogantly</a> <a href="/exodus/21-8.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/exodus/21-13.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/exodus/19-4.htm">Egyptians</a> <a href="/exodus/20-3.htm">Gods</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-23.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/exodus/19-13.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/exodus/18-12.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/exodus/23-24.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-19.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-43.htm">Proudly</a> <a href="/romans/5-4.htm">Proven</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-3.htm">Treated</a> <a href="/exodus/18-20.htm">Wherein</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 18</div>1. <a href="/exodus/18-1.htm">Jethro brings his wife and two sons to Moses</a> 7. <a href="/exodus/18-7.htm">Moses entertains him, and relates the goodness of the Lord</a> 9. <a href="/exodus/18-9.htm">Jethro rejoices, blesses God, and offers sacrifice</a> 13. <a href="/exodus/18-13.htm">He gives good counsel, which is accepted</a> 27. <a href="/exodus/18-27.htm">Jethro departs</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods This declaration comes from Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, a Midianite priest. His acknowledgment of the LORD's supremacy is significant, as it reflects a recognition of Yahweh's power over the pantheon of gods worshiped in the ancient Near East. This statement aligns with the first commandment given later in <a href="/exodus/20-3.htm">Exodus 20:3</a>, emphasizing monotheism. The phrase also echoes the theme of God's superiority demonstrated through the plagues in Egypt, where each plague targeted specific Egyptian deities, showcasing Yahweh's dominance.for He did this The "this" refers to the deliverance of Israel from Egypt, a pivotal event in biblical history. The Exodus is a foundational narrative for Israel, symbolizing God's power and faithfulness. It serves as a type of Christ's redemptive work, where Jesus delivers humanity from the bondage of sin. The miraculous nature of the Exodus, including the parting of the Red Sea, underscores God's intervention in human history.when they treated Israel with arrogance. The Egyptians' arrogance is highlighted in their oppression of the Israelites, as seen in <a href="/exodus/1-8.htm">Exodus 1:8-14</a>. Pharaoh's refusal to release the Israelites despite numerous warnings and plagues exemplifies this arrogance. This phrase underscores a recurring biblical theme: God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (<a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>). The downfall of Egypt serves as a warning against pride and a testament to God's justice.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jethro.htm">Jethro</a> Moses' father-in-law, a Midianite priest, who acknowledges the supremacy of Yahweh after hearing about the deliverance of Israel from Egypt. 2. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites, who recounts to Jethro the mighty acts of God in delivering Israel from Egyptian bondage. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The chosen people of God, who were delivered from slavery in Egypt through a series of miraculous events. 4. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The nation that enslaved the Israelites and experienced God's judgment through the plagues and the Red Sea crossing. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The God of Israel, who demonstrated His power and supremacy over the gods of Egypt through miraculous acts.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_god's_supremacy.htm">Acknowledging God's Supremacy</a> Recognize that God is greater than any other power or authority in our lives. Just as Jethro acknowledged God's greatness, we too should affirm His sovereignty in our daily walk. <a href="/topical/w/witnessing_through_testimony.htm">Witnessing Through Testimony</a> Share personal testimonies of God's work in our lives. Moses' recounting of God's deliverance led Jethro to faith. Our accounts can inspire others to recognize God's power. <a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a> Approach God with humility, acknowledging that His ways and thoughts are higher than ours. Jethro's confession came from a place of humility and recognition of God's greatness. <a href="/topical/g/god's_deliverance_and_justice.htm">God's Deliverance and Justice</a> Trust in God's deliverance and justice. The Israelites' experience shows that God is attentive to the plight of His people and acts on their behalf. <a href="/topical/i/interfaith_dialogue.htm">Interfaith Dialogue</a> Engage in respectful dialogue with those of different beliefs, as Moses did with Jethro, to share the truth of God's supremacy and love.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 18</a> <a href="/q/what_does_jesus_fulfill_righteousness_mean.htm">Who is the prophet like Moses God will raise?</a> <a href="/q/why_death_for_sabbath-breaking,_not_mercy.htm">Exodus 31:15 - Why does a just and loving God mandate the death penalty for Sabbath-breaking, and how is that reconciled with later biblical teachings on mercy?</a> <a href="/q/does_1_sam_9_15-17_conflict_with_other_texts.htm">Does 1 Samuel 9:15-17, describing God's direct revelation to Samuel about Saul, conflict with other biblical texts suggesting a more gradual or indirect selection of leaders?</a> <a href="/q/does_god_want_sacrifices.htm">Does God desire sacrifices? (Hosea 6:6 vs. Exodus 29:18)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) For in the thing . . . --Heb., even in the matter in which they dealt proudly against them. Jehovah's superior power had been shown especially in the matter in which the Egyptians had dealt most proudly--viz., in pursuing the Israelites with an army when they had given them leave to depart, and attempting to re-capture or destroy them.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - Now know I that the Lord is greater than all gods. It would seem that Jethro, like the generality of the heathen, believed in a plurality of gods, and had hitherto regarded the God of the Israelites as merely one among many equals. Now, he renounces this creed, and emphatically declares his belief that Jehovah is above all other gods, greater, higher, more powerful. Compare the confessions of Nebuchadnezzar (<a href="/daniel/2-47.htm">Daniel 2:47</a>; <a href="/daniel/3-26.htm">Daniel 3:26, 27</a>) and Darius the Mede (<a href="/daniel/6-26.htm">Daniel 6:26</a>). For in the thing wherein they dealt wickedly he was above them. There is no "he was above them" in the original, nor is the clause a distinct sentence from the preceding one. It is merely a prolongation of that clause, without any new verb; and should be translated, "Even in the very matter that they (the Egyptians) dealt proudly against them "(the Israelites). The superiority of Jehovah to other gods was shown forth even in the very matter of the proud dealing of the Egyptians, which was brought to shame and triumphed over by the might of Jehovah. The allusion is especially to the passage of the Red Sea. <a href="/commentaries/exodus/18-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now עַתָּ֣ה (‘at·tāh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time I know יָדַ֔עְתִּי (yā·ḏa‘·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is greater גָד֥וֹל (ḡā·ḏō·wl) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent than all other מִכָּל־ (mik·kāl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every gods, הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction He did this בַדָּבָ֔ר (ḇad·dā·ḇār) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause when they אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that treated Israel arrogantly.” זָד֖וּ (zā·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2102.htm">Strong's 2102: </a> To boil up, seethe, act proudly or presumptuously or rebelliously <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/18-11.htm">Exodus 18:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/exodus/18-11.htm">Exodus 18:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/exodus/18-11.htm">Exodus 18:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/exodus/18-11.htm">Exodus 18:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/exodus/18-11.htm">Exodus 18:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/18-11.htm">Exodus 18:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/18-11.htm">Exodus 18:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/18-11.htm">Exodus 18:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/18-11.htm">Exodus 18:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/exodus/18-11.htm">Exodus 18:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/exodus/18-11.htm">OT Law: Exodus 18:11 Now I know that Yahweh is greater (Exo. 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