Znaleziono 1984 Wyniki dla: People
Then, the next day, Moses sat down in order to judge the people, and they stood beside Moses from morning, even until evening. (Exodus 18, 13)
And when, of course, his kinsman saw all that he did among the people, he said: “What is this that you do among the people? Why do you sit alone, while all the people stand before you, from morning, even until evening?” (Exodus 18, 14)
And Moses answered him: “The people come to me seeking the verdict of God. (Exodus 18, 15)
You will be consumed by foolish efforts, both you and this people who are with you. The task is beyond your strength; you will not be able bear it alone. (Exodus 18, 18)
But listen to my words and counsels, and then God will be with you. Be available to the people in that which pertains to God, so as to refer what they say to him, (Exodus 18, 19)
and to reveal to the people the ceremonies, and the rituals of worship, and the way by which they should progress, and the work that they should do. (Exodus 18, 20)
Then provide, from all of the people, men capable and fearing God, in whom there is truth and who hate avarice, and appoint from them tribunes, and leaders of hundreds, and of fifties, and of tens, (Exodus 18, 21)
who may judge the people at all times. Then, when anything greater will have occurred, they may refer it to you, and let them judge the lesser matters only. And so it may be lighter for you, the burden being divided among others. (Exodus 18, 22)
If you will do this, you will fulfill the orders of God, and you will be able to uphold his precepts. And this entire people will return to their places in peace.” (Exodus 18, 23)
And choosing virtuous men from all of Israel, he appointed them as leaders of the people: tribunes, and leaders of hundreds, and of fifties, and of tens. (Exodus 18, 25)
And they judged the people at all times. But whatever was more serious, they referred to him, and they judged easier matters only. (Exodus 18, 26)
If, therefore, you will hear my voice, and you will keep my covenant, you will be to me a particular possession out of all people. For all the earth is mine. (Exodus 19, 5)
