Exodus 18:10

The Visit of Jethro · Exodus 18:1–12
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Translations

Modern
Jethro declared, “Blessed be the LORD, who has delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians and of Pharaoh, and who has delivered the people from the hand of the Egyptians.
Traditional
And Jethro said, Blessed be the Lord, who hath delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of Pharaoh, who hath delivered the people from under the hand of the Egyptians.
Literal
And Jethro said, “Blessed be YHWH, who delivered you from the hand of Egypt and from the hand of Pharaoh, who delivered the people from under the hand of Egypt.
Latin
Et ait: Benedictus Dominus, qui liberavit vos de manu Ægyptiorum, et de manu Pharaonis; qui eruit populum suum de manu Ægypti.

Original

Hebrew
English
Jethro declared, “Blessed be the LORD, who has delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians and of Pharaoh, and who has delivered the people from the hand of the Egyptians.

Notes

Moses had sent his wife and children back to stay with his father-in-law at some point. During the intense confrontation with Pharaoh, Moses might have feared for their lives. Jethro now came to meet Moses and the Israelites, bringing the family of Moses with him (18:2–6). During the visit, Moses gave him a report. Jethro came to trust in the Lord through the testimony of the Lord's work.

Theme notes and profiles

Jethro (Reuel) Moses The Exodus as History

Events

People

Jethro: Moses' father-in-law, priest of Midian Pharaoh: Egyptian Pharaoh during the Exodus

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of Hobab

Topics

Midianites: A Small Part of Retained the Knowledge and Worship of Jehovah Moses: Joined by his Family in the Wilderness Praise: Jethro Pride: General Scriptures Concerning Thankfulness: To God of Jethro The Kenites: Showed Kindness to Israel in the Desert