Exodus 18:12

Translations

Modern

Then Moses’ father-in-law Jethro brought a burnt offering and sacrifices to God, and Aaron came with all the elders of Israel to eat bread with Moses’ father-in-law in the presence of God.

Traditional

And Jethro, Moses’ father in law, took a burnt offering and sacrifices for God: and Aaron came, and all the elders of Israel, to eat bread with Moses’ father in law before God.

Literal

And Jethro, father-in-law of Moses, took a burnt offering and sacrifices to God, and Aaron came, and all the elders of Israel, to eat bread with the father-in-law of Moses before the face of God.

Latin

Obtulit ergo Jethro cognatus Moysi holocausta et hostias Deo: veneruntque Aaron et omnes seniores Israël, ut comederent panem cum eo coram Deo.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then Moses’ father-in-law Jethro brought a burnt offering and sacrifices to God, and Aaron came with all the elders of Israel to eat bread with Moses’ father-in-law in the presence of God.

Notes

Exodus 18:1–12

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

Wilderness Wanderingsc. 1491 BC

Related verses

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Exodus 24:5
Then he sent out some young men of Israel, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as peace offerings to the LORD.
Luke 14:1
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Genesis 12:7
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Genesis 4:4
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1 Chronicles 29:21–22
The next day they offered sacrifices and presented burnt offerings to the LORD: a thousand bulls, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, along with their drink offerings, and other sacrifices in abundance for all Israel.
Exodus 2:20
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Deuteronomy 27:7
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Genesis 26:25
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People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Jethro: Moses' father-in-law, priest of Midian Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Aaron Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of Elder Hobab

Topics

Government: Mosaic: Closely Associated with Moses and Subsequent Leaders Midianites: A Small Part of Retained the Knowledge and Worship of Jehovah Moses: Joined by his Family in the Wilderness Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Jethro Sacrifices were offered: After the Departure of Israel from Egypt The Kenites: Showed Kindness to Israel in the Desert

Exodus 18:12

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