Exodus 2:18 cpdv — And when they had returned to their father, Reuel, he said to them, “Why have you arrived sooner than usual?”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when they had returned to their father, Reuel, he said to them, “Why have you arrived sooner than usual?” "

— Exodus 2:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 2 — Context

15

And Pharaoh heard this talk, and he sought to kill Moses. But fleeing from his sight, he stayed in the land of Midian, and he sat down next to a well.

16

Now there was a priest of Midian with seven daughters, who came to draw water. And having filled the troughs, they desired to water their father’s flocks.

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The shepherds overcame them and drove them away. And Moses rose up, and defending the girls, he watered their sheep.

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And when they had returned to their father, Reuel, he said to them, “Why have you arrived sooner than usual?”

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They responded: “A man of Egypt freed us from the hands of the shepherds. Moreover, he also drew water with us and gave the sheep to drink.”

20

But he said: “Where is he? Why have you dismissed the man? Call him, so that he may eat bread.”

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Therefore, Moses swore that he would live with him. And he accepted his daughter Zipporah as a wife.

Exodus 2:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 2:18 say?
Exodus 2:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when they had returned to their father, Reuel, he said to them, “Why have you arrived sooner than usual?” ”
Where is Exodus 2:18 in the Bible?
Exodus 2:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 2, verse 18.
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 2:18.
What translation should I read Exodus 2:18 in?
Exodus 2:18 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 2:18?
Exodus 2:18 reads (CPDV): “And when they had returned to their father, Reuel, he said to them, “Why have you arrived sooner than usual?” ” 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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