11 Now I know that the Lord is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.
11 Now I know that the Lord is greater than all other gods, for he did this to those who had treated Israel arrogantly."
11 Now I know that the Lord is greater than all gods, because in this affair they dealt arrogantly with the people."
11 Now I know that God is greater than all gods because he's done this to all those who treated Israel arrogantly."
11 Now I know that the Lord is greater than all the gods; for in the very thing in which they behaved proudly, He was above them."
11 I know now that the Lord is greater than all other gods, because he rescued his people from the oppression of the proud Egyptians."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 18:11
Commentary on Exodus 18:7-12
(Read Exodus 18:7-12)
Conversation concerning God's wondrous works is good, and edifies. Jethro not only rejoiced in the honour done to his son-in-law, but in all the goodness done to Israel. Standers-by were more affected with the favours God had showed to Israel, than many were who received them. Jethro gave the glory to Israel's God. Whatever we have the joy of, God must have the praise. They joined in a sacrifice of thanksgiving. Mutual friendship is sanctified by joint worship. It is very good for relations and friends to join in the spiritual sacrifice of prayer and praise, as those that meet in Christ. This was a temperate feast; they did eat bread, manna. Jethro must see and taste that bread from heaven, and though a gentile, is welcome: the gentiles are welcomed to Christ the Bread of life.