Exodus 18:3 cpdv — and her two sons, of whom one was called Gershom, (for his father said, “I have been a newcomer in a foreign land,”)

Catholic Public Domain Version

"and her two sons, of whom one was called Gershom, (for his father said, “I have been a newcomer in a foreign land,”) "

— Exodus 18:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 18 — Context

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And when Jethro, the priest of Midian, the kinsman of Moses, had heard all that God had done for Moses, and for his people Israel, and that the Lord had led Israel away from Egypt,

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he brought Zipporah, the wife of Moses, whom he was to return to him,

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and her two sons, of whom one was called Gershom, (for his father said, “I have been a newcomer in a foreign land,”)

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and the other in truth was Eliezer, (“For the God of my father,” he said, “is my helper, and has rescued me from the sword of Pharaoh.”)

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And so Jethro, the kinsman of Moses, with his sons and his wife, came to Moses in the desert, where he was encamped next to the mountain of God.

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And he sent word to Moses, saying: “I, Jethro, your kinsman, have come to you, with your wife, and your two sons with her.”

Exodus 18:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Exodus 18:3 say?
Exodus 18:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “and her two sons, of whom one was called Gershom, (for his father said, “I have been a newcomer in a foreign land,”) ”
Where is Exodus 18:3 in the Bible?
Exodus 18:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 18, verse 3.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 18:3.
What translation should I read Exodus 18:3 in?
Exodus 18:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 18:3?
Exodus 18:3 reads (CPDV): “and her two sons, of whom one was called Gershom, (for his father said, “I have been a newcomer in a foreign land,”) ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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