Exodus 18:11 “Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for He did th…”

Exodus 18:11

Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for He did this when they treated Israel with arrogance.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.

World English Bible

Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods because of the way that they treated people arrogantly.”

American Standard Version

Now I know that Jehovah is greater than all gods; yea, in the thing wherein they dealt proudly against them.

Geneva Bible 1599

Now I know that the Lord is greater then all the gods: for as they haue dealt proudly with them, so are they recompensed.

Darby Translation

Now I know that Jehovah is greater than all gods; for in the thing in which they acted haughtily [he was] above them.

Young's Literal Translation

now I have known that Jehovah [is] greater than all the gods, for in the thing they have acted proudly — [He is] above them!'

Bible in Basic English

Now I am certain that the Lord is greater than all gods, for he has overcome them in their pride.

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Cross references

“Now I”

2 Kings 5:15 1 Kings 17:24 Exodus 9:16

2 Kings 5:15 · BSB

Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God, stood before him, and declared, “Now I know for sure that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. So please accept a gift from your servant.”

1 Kings 17:24 · BSB

Then the woman said to Elijah, “Now I know that you are a man of God and that the word of the LORD from your mouth is truth.”

Exodus 9:16 · BSB

But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.

“the Lord”

Psalm 95:3 Exodus 15:11 2 Chronicles 2:5 Psalm 135:5 1 Chronicles 16:25 Psalm 97:9

Psalm 95:3 · BSB

For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods.

Exodus 15:11 · BSB

Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?

2 Chronicles 2:5 · BSB

The house that I am building will be great, for our God is greater than all gods.

Psalm 135:5 · BSB

For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is above all gods.

1 Chronicles 16:25 · BSB

For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.

Psalm 97:9 · BSB

For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.

“in the thing”

Exodus 1:10 Exodus 1:16 Exodus 1:22 Exodus 5:2 Exodus 5:7 Exodus 14:8

Exodus 1:10 · BSB

Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, or they will increase even more; and if a war breaks out, they may join our enemies, fight against us, and leave the country. ”

Exodus 1:16 · BSB

“When you help the Hebrew women give birth, observe them on the birthstools. If the child is a son, kill him; but if it is a daughter, let her live.”

Exodus 1:22 · BSB

Then Pharaoh commanded all his people: “Every son born to the Hebrews you must throw into the Nile, but every daughter you may allow to live.”

Exodus 5:2 · BSB

But Pharaoh replied, “Who is the LORD that I should obey His voice and let Israel go? I do not know the LORD, and I will not let Israel go.”

Exodus 5:7 · BSB

“You shall no longer supply the people with straw for making bricks. They must go and gather their own straw.

Exodus 14:8 · BSB

And the LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt so that he pursued the Israelites, who were marching out defiantly.

“proudly”

Luke 1:51 Daniel 4:37 Nehemiah 9:10 Psalm 119:21 James 4:6 Exodus 10:3

Luke 1:51 · BSB

He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts.

Daniel 4:37 · BSB

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.

Nehemiah 9:10 · BSB

You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, all his officials, and all the people of his land, for You knew they had acted with arrogance against our fathers. You made a name for Yourself that endures to this day.

Psalm 119:21 · BSB

You rebuke the arrogant— the cursed who stray from Your commandments.

James 4:6 · BSB

But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Exodus 10:3 · BSB

So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and told him, “This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me? Let My people go, so that they may worship Me.

Also

Exodus 12:12

Exodus 12:12 · BSB

On that night I will pass through the land of Egypt and strike down every firstborn male, both man and beast, and I will execute judgment against all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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.

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.

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