Exodus 18:7 web — Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, and bowed and kissed him. They asked each other of their welfare, and they ca…

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"Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, and bowed and kissed him. They asked each other of their welfare, and they came into the tent."

— Exodus 18:7, World English Bible

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Exodus 18 — Context

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The name of the other was Eliezer, for he said, "My father's God was my help and delivered me from Pharaoh's sword."

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Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, came with his sons and his wife to Moses into the wilderness where he was encamped, at the Mountain of God.

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He said to Moses, "I, your father-in-law Jethro, have come to you with your wife, and her two sons with her."

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Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, and bowed and kissed him. They asked each other of their welfare, and they came into the tent.

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Moses told his father-in-law all that Yahweh had done to Pharaoh and to the Egyptians for Israel's sake, all the hardships that had come on them on the way, and how Yahweh delivered them.

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Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which Yahweh had done to Israel, in that he had delivered them out of the hand of the Egyptians.

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Jethro said, "Blessed be Yahweh, who has delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of Pharaoh; who has delivered the people from under the hand of the Egyptians.

Exodus 18:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 18:7 say?
Exodus 18:7 in the World English Bible reads: “Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, and bowed and kissed him. They asked each other of their welfare, and they came into the tent.”
Where is Exodus 18:7 in the Bible?
Exodus 18:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 18, verse 7.
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 18:7.
What translation should I read Exodus 18:7 in?
Exodus 18:7 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 18:7?
Exodus 18:7 reads (WEB): “Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, and bowed and kissed him. They asked each other of their welfare, and they came into the tent.” 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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