Exodus 18:20

"Listen now to my voice. I will give you counsel, and God be with you. You represent the people before God, and bring the causes to God."

Key Reflection

In Exodus 18:20, Moses instructs his father-in-law Jethro to appoint capable leaders among the Israelites who are both敬畏神(fear God)和诚实无贪欲。这些领导人将帮助管理百姓,处理各种案件,并在上帝面前代表他们。这一段话强调了设立公正领导的重要性,确保神的律法得以正确执行和传达。这种做法不仅是当时社会秩序的一部分,也预示了后来以色列长老会议制度的雏形,为更复杂的治理结构奠定了基础。通过这种方式,百姓可以更好地遵守神的诫命,并在正义面前得到妥善处理。

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Teach them -The Hebrew word is emphatic, and signifies “enlightenment.” The text gives four distinct points: (a) the “ordinances,” or specific enactments, (b) “the laws,” or general regulations, (c) “the way,” the general course of duty, (d) “the works,” each specific act.

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