Exodus 18:7

Translations

Modern

So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law and bowed down and kissed him. They greeted each other and went into the tent.

Traditional

And Moses went out to meet his father in law, and did obeisance, and kissed him; and they asked each other of their welfare; and they came into the tent.

Literal

And Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, and he bowed himself and kissed him, and they asked, each man to his neighbor, of their welfare, and they went into the tent.

Latin

Qui egressus in occursum cognati sui, adoravit, et osculatus est eum: salutaveruntque se mutuo verbis pacificis. Cumque intrasset tabernaculum,

Original

Hebrew

English

So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law and bowed down and kissed him. They greeted each other and went into the tent.

Notes

Exodus 18:7

bowed low and kissed him: They asked about each other's well-being. These were typical greetings in that society.

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

Events

Wilderness Wanderingsc. 1491 BC

Related verses

Genesis 29:13
When Laban heard the news about his sister’s son Jacob, he ran out to meet him. He embraced him and kissed him and brought him to his home, where Jacob told him all that had happened.
2 Samuel 11:7
When Uriah came to him, David asked how Joab and the troops were doing and how the war was going.
Genesis 19:1
Now the two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them, bowed facedown,
Genesis 14:17
After Abram returned from defeating Chedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley).
1 Kings 2:19
So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. Then the king had a throne brought for his mother, who sat down at his right hand.
Genesis 18:2
And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground.
Genesis 46:29
Joseph prepared his chariot and went there to meet his father Israel. Joseph presented himself to him, embraced him, and wept profusely.
Genesis 43:27–28
He asked if they were well, and then he asked, “How is your elderly father you told me about? Is he still alive?”
Luke 7:45
You did not greet Me with a kiss, but she has not stopped kissing My feet since I arrived.
Acts 28:15
The brothers there had heard about us and traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and gave thanks to God.
Genesis 31:28
But you did not even let me kiss my grandchildren and my daughters goodbye. Now you have done a foolish thing.
Acts 20:37
They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him.

People

Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of Hobab Jethro

Topics

Children: Moses Kiss of Affection Moses: Joined by his Family in the Wilderness Tent by Moses The Kenites: Showed Kindness to Israel in the Desert

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