Exodus 18:11

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

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

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

Now I know that the Lord is great above all gods: because they dealt proudly against them.

GNV

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

JPS

Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods; yea, for that they dealt proudly against them.'

LXXE

Now know I that the Lord is great above all gods, because of this, wherein they attacked them.The meaning appeaars to be, The Lord shewed his superiority on this occasion, when the enemy attacked the Israelites.

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WLC

עַתָּ֣ה יָדַ֔עְתִּי כִּֽי־גָד֥וֹל יְהוָ֖ה מִכָּל־הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים כִּ֣י בַדָּבָ֔ר אֲשֶׁ֥ר זָד֖וּ עֲלֵיהֶֽם׃

LXX-Br

Νῦν ἔγνων ὅτι μέγας Κύριος παρὰ πάντας τοὺς θεούς ἕνεκεν τούτου, ὅτι ἐπέθεντο αὐτοῖς.

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Cross-references most cited first

• Psalms 95:3For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods.
• Exodus 15:11Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?
• 2 Chronicles 2:5The house that I am building will be great, for our God is greater than all gods.
• Psalms 135:5For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is above all gods.
• Luke 1:51He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
• 1 Chronicles 16:25For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.
• Psalms 97:9For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.
• Daniel 4:37Now 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.
• 2 Kings 5:15Then 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.”
• Nehemiah 9:10You 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.
• James 4:6But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
• Psalms 119:21You rebuke the arrogant— the cursed who stray from Your commandments.
• Psalms 31:23Love the LORD, all His saints. The LORD preserves the faithful, but fully repays the arrogant.
• Exodus 1:16“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 1:10Come, 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.”
• Nehemiah 9:16But they and our fathers became arrogant and stiff-necked and did not obey Your commandments.

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