2 Mojžišova 18
1 Uslyšel pak Jetro, kníže Madianské, test Mojžíšův, o všech věcech, kteréž učinil Bůh Mojžíšovi a Izraelovi, lidu svému, že vyvedl Hospodin Izraele z Egypta.
Jethro, who was the priest for the Midian people-group, and who was also Moses’/my father-in-law, heard about all that God had done for the Israeli people. He heard about how Yahweh had brought them out of Egypt.
2 A vzal Jetro, test Mojžíšův, Zeforu manželku Mojžíšovu, kterouž byl odeslal,
Moses/I had [previously] sent his/my wife Zipporah [back home when he/I was returning to Egypt]. But now Jethro came to him/me,
3 A dva syny její, z nichž jméno jednoho Gerson; nebo řekl: Příchozí jsem byl v zemi cizí;
bringing Zipporah and their/our two sons. One son was named Gershom, [which sounds like the Hebrew word that means ‘foreigner’], because he/I had said, “I have been a foreigner living in another land.”
4 Jméno pak druhého Eliezer; nebo řekl: Bůh otce mého spomocník můj byl, a vytrhl mne od meče Faraonova.
Her other son was named Eliezer, [which sounds like the Hebrew words that mean ‘God helps me’], because [he/I] had said “God, whom my father [worshiped], has helped me and saved [me] from being killed [MTY] by the king [of Egypt].”
5 I přišel Jetro, test Mojžíšův, s syny jeho i s ženou jeho k Mojžíšovi na poušť, kdež se byl položil při hoře Boží.
While Moses/I was camped [with the Israeli people] in the desert [near Sinai], God’s sacred/holy mountain, Jethro came to him/me, bringing along Moses’/my wife and our [two] sons.
6 A vzkázal Mojžíšovi: Já, test tvůj Jetro, jdu k tobě, i žena tvá a oba synové její s ní.
Jethro had sent a message to Moses/me, “I, your father-in-law, Jethro, am coming to see you, bringing along your wife and your two sons!”
7 I vyšel Mojžíš proti testi svému, a pokloniv se, políbil ho. I ptal se jeden druhého, jak se má; potom vešli do stanu.
So Moses/I went out of the campsite to meet his/my father-in-law. He/I bowed before him, and kissed him [on the cheek]. (They both/We) asked each other, “Have you been healthy?” Then they/we went into [Moses’/my] tent.
8 A vypravoval Mojžíš testi svému všecko, což učinil Hospodin Faraonovi a Egyptským pro Izraele, a o všech nevolech, kteréž přicházely na ně na cestě, a jak je vysvobodil Hospodin.
Moses/I told Jethro everything that Yahweh had done to the king and all the [other] people in Egypt for the sake of the Israeli people. He/I also told him about the troubles/problems they/we had experienced on the way, and how Yahweh had helped them/us.
9 I radoval se Jetro ze všeho dobrého, což učinil Hospodin Izraelovi, a že vytrhl jej z ruky Egyptských.
Jethro rejoiced when he heard all that Yahweh had done for the Israeli people.
10 A řekl Jetro: Požehnaný Hospodin, kterýž vytrhl vás z ruky Egyptských a z ruky Faraonovy, kterýž vytrhl ten lid z poroby Egyptské.
He said, “Praise Yahweh, who has rescued you from the powerful [MTY] Egyptian king and his army!
11 Nyní jsem poznal, že větší jest Hospodin nade všecky bohy; nebo touž věcí, kterouž se vyvyšovali, on je převýšil.
Now I realize that Yahweh is greater than all other gods, because he rescued you all from the power [MTY] of the proud Egyptians when [they] were causing you [to suffer].”
12 A vzal Jetro, test Mojžíšův, zápal a oběti, kteréž obětoval Bohu. Potom přišel Aron a všickni starší Izraelští, aby jedli chléb s tchánem Mojžíšovým před Bohem.
Then Jethro sacrificed an animal by burning it completely on the altar [as an offering], and he also offered other sacrifices to God. Aaron and the Israeli elders/leaders went with them/us to eat a sacred meal with Jethro.
13 Nazejtří pak posadil se Mojžíš, aby soudil lid; a stál lid před Mojžíšem od jitra až do večera.
The next day, Moses/I sat down at the place where he/I settled disputes among the people. The people were continually bringing their disputes to Moses/me, from morning until evening.
14 Vida pak test Mojžíšův všecku práci jeho při lidu, řekl: Co jest to, což děláš s lidem? Proč ty sám sedíš, a všecken lid stojí před tebou od jitra až do večera?
When Jethro saw everything that Moses/I was doing for the people, he said, “(Why are you doing all this for the people?/You should not be doing all this for the people!) [RHQ] Why are you doing this by yourself, and all the people are crowding around you, from morning until evening, [asking you to make decisions for them] [RHQ]?”
15 Odpověděl Mojžíš tchánu svému: Přichází ke mně lid raditi se s Bohem.
Moses/I replied, “[I am doing this] because the people keep coming to me to find out what God desires.
16 Když mají o nějakou věc činiti, přicházejí ke mně, a soud činím mezi stranami, a oznamuji rady Boží a ustanovení jeho.
When they have a dispute about something, they come to me, and they ask me to decide which of them is right. I also tell them all of God’s laws and instructions.”
17 I řekl jemu test Mojžíšův: Nedobře děláš.
Jethro said to him/me, “What you are doing is not good [for you or for the people].
18 Tudíž tak ustaneš i ty i lid, kterýž s tebou jest. Nad možnost tvou těžká jest tato věc, nebudeš jí moci sám dosti učiniti.
You and these people will (wear yourselves out/become exhausted)! This work is too much for one person. You are not able to do it by yourself.
19 Protož nyní uposlechni řeči mé; poradím tobě, a bude Bůh s tebou. Stůj ty za lid před Bohem, a donášej věci nesnadné k Bohu.
Now listen to some good advice [MTY] I will give to you. [If you do what I suggest], God will help you. You should continue to speak to God and tell him about the people’s disputes.
20 A vysvětluj jim řády a zákony, a oznamuj jim cestu, po níž by šli, a co by dělati měli.
You should [also] teach the people what God has commanded and instructed you. You should also explain to them how they should conduct their lives, and the things that they should do.
21 Vyhledej také ze všeho lidu muže statečné, bohabojné, muže pravdomluvné, kteříž v nenávisti mají lakomství, a ustanov z nich knížata nad tisíci, setníky, padesátníky a desátníky.
But in addition, you should choose some [other men to help you]. Choose men who have reverence for God and who will not accept bribes. Appoint some of them to make decisions [for groups of] ten people, [some for groups of] 50 [people], [some for groups of] 100 [people], [and some for groups of] 1,000 [people].
22 Oni ať soudí lid každého času. Což bude většího, vznesou na tebe, a menší pře sami nechť soudí; a tak lehčeji bude tobě, když jiní ponesou břímě s tebou.
Allow them to serve permanently to settle disputes for the people. The difficult matters the people can bring to you; but the matters that are not difficult, they can decide themselves. That will make the work easier for you, as they help you do that work.
23 Jestliže to učiníš a rozkážeť Bůh, budeš moci trvati; také i všecken lid tento navracovati se bude k místům svým pokojně.
If you do that, and [I think that] God is telling you to do it (OR, if God tells you to do it), you will not become exhausted, and all the people will be able to go home feeling satisfied about the decisions, [with their disputes settled quickly”].
24 Tedy uposlechl Mojžíš řeči tchána svého, a učinil všecko, což on řekl.
Moses/I accepted what his/my father-in-law [Jethro] suggested.
25 A vybral Mojžíš muže statečné ze všeho Izraele, a ustanovil je hejtmany nad lidem, knížata nad tisíci, setníky, padesátníky a desátníky,
Moses/I chose capable men from among the Israeli people.
26 Kteříž soudili lid každého času. Nesnadnější věci vznášeli na Mojžíše, všecky pak menší pře sami soudili.
They were appointed permanently to make decisions about the people’s disputes. They brought the difficult cases to Moses/me, but they decided the matters that were not difficult by themselves.
27 Potom propustil Mojžíš tchána svého; i odšel do země své.
Then Moses/I said goodbye to his/my father-in-law, and Jethro returned home.
