Exo 18:18 | NETfull | STEP | You will surely wear out, both you and these people who are with you, for this is too heavy a burden for you; you are not able to do it by yourself.

Exodus 18:18

18 You will surely wear out, ^{▼▼ The verb means “to fall and fade” as a leaf (Ps 1:3). In Ps 18:45 it is used figuratively of foes fading away, failing in strength and courage (S. R. Driver, Exodus, 166). Here the infinitive absolute construction heightens the meaning.} both you and these people who are with you, for this is too ^{▼▼ Gesenius lists the specialized use of the comparative min (מ) where with an adjective the thought expressed is that the quality is too difficult for the attainment of a particular aim (GKC 430 #133.c).} heavy a burden ^{▼▼ Here “a burden” has been supplied.} for you; you are not able to do it by yourself.