--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And he said unto them, What advice give…" description: "\"And he said unto them, What advice give ye that we may return answer to this people, which have spoken to me, saying, Ease somewhat the yoke that thy f..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9ac/bible-141_advice_and-he-said-unto-them-what-advice-give-y_2361648.jpg" --- # And he said unto them, What advice give ye that we may… ![“And he said unto them, What advice give ye that we may return answer to this people, which have spoken to me, saying, Ease somewhat the yoke that thy father did put upon us? And the young men that were brought up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spake unto…” quote by Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9ac/bible-141_advice_and-he-said-unto-them-what-advice-give-y_2361648.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9ac/bible-141_advice_and-he-said-unto-them-what-advice-give-y_2361648.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9ac/bible-141_advice_and-he-said-unto-them-what-advice-give-y_2361648.jpg) > “And he said unto them, What advice give ye that we may return answer to this people, which have spoken to me, saying, Ease somewhat the yoke that thy father did put upon us? And the young men that were brought up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it somewhat lighter for us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father's loins.” [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bible/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A request to lessen burdens placed by ancestors, and a response that exaggerates personal advantage over them. **In simple terms:** Ask to ease inherited burdens; reply with self‑serving claim. Key Takeaway Consider fairness versus self‑interest. Themes justice inheritance authority humility Mood reflective critical Type ethical philosophical When to use this quote - family expectations - community leadership - intergenerational obligations Key Concepts ethical responsibility social contract Questions to Reflect On - How do we balance respect for tradition with the need for reform? - When is it acceptable to prioritize self over collective welfare? 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