Exodus 18:2

Then Jethro, Moses' father in law, took Zipporah, Moses' wife, after he had sent her back,

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Other Translations for Exodus 18:2

BSB

After Moses had sent back his wife Zipporah, his father-in-law Jethro had received her,

AKJV

Then Jethro, Moses' father in law, took Zipporah, Moses' wife, after he had sent her back,

CPDV

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

ERV

And Jethro, Moses' father in law, took Zipporah, Moses' wife, after he had sent her away,

NHEB

Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, received Zipporah, Moses' wife, after he had sent her away,

SMT

And Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, will take Zipporah, Moses' wife, after her sending forth,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 18:2

ThenJethroH3503Proper Name Masculine Moses'H4872Proper Name MasculinefatherinlawH2859Verb tookH3947Verb ZipporahH6855Proper Name Feminine Moses'H4872Proper Name Masculine wifeH802Noun Feminine afterH310Adverb PrepositionConjunctionhehadsentherbackH7964Noun Masculine

Commentary for Exodus 18:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 18:2

Summary

In-law retrieves abandoned family member

Place

Midian

Event

Jethro brings Moses' wife to him

Estimated Time Period

c. 1250 BC