Exodus 18:16. When they have a matter, [דבר dabar, any subject of business or litigation] I judge between man and man; and, being in the place of God, and instructed by him, inform them of the statutes and laws by which he would have them governed. From hence it does not follow that the law was or was not given, since Moses had constant access to, and received answers from the Divine Oracle in doubtful cases; see Numbers 33:35; Numbers 25:4; Numbers 25:18 and in ordinary cases, no doubt, he was instructed by the eternal law of reason and equity; that candle of the Lord, by which he enlighteneth every man that cometh into the world. See Deuteronomy 1:17.
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Exodus 18:16
16 When they have a matter, they come unto me; and I judge between onee and another, and I do make them know the statutes of God, and his laws.