Exodus 18:20

20 teach them the statutes and instructions and make known to them the way they are to go and the things they are to do.

Exodus 18:20 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 18:20

And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws
Both with respect to things civil and religious, which he should receive from God:

and shalt show them the way wherein they must walk;
the path of faith and duty, the way of truth, holiness, and righteousness:

and the work that they must do;
both with respect to God, and one another, the various duties and exercises of religion, everything relating to their moral, religious, and civil conduct.

Exodus 18:20 In-Context

18 You will surely wear yourself out, both you and these people with you. For the task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone.

19 Now listen to me. I will give you counsel, and God be with you! You should represent the people before God, and you should bring their cases before God;

20 teach them the statutes and instructions and make known to them the way they are to go and the things they are to do.

21 You should also look for able men among all the people, men who fear God, are trustworthy, and hate dishonest gain; set such men over them as officers over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.

22 Let them sit as judges for the people at all times; let them bring every important case to you, but decide every minor case themselves. So it will be easier for you, and they will bear the burden with you.