Exodus 18:3

And her two sons; of which the name of the one was Gershom; for he said, I have been an alien in a strange land:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 18:3

BSB

along with her two sons. One son was named Gershom, for Moses had said, "I have been a foreigner in a foreign land."

AKJV

And her two sons; of which the name of the one was Gershom; for he said, I have been an alien in a strange land:

CPDV

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

ERV

and her two sons; of which the name of the one was Gershom; for he said, I have been a sojourner in a strange land:

NHEB

and her two sons. The name of one son was Gershom, for Moses said, "I have lived as a foreigner in a foreign land".

SMT

And her two sons, which the name of the one Gershom, for he said I was a stranger in a strange land;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 18:3

AndhertwoH8147Noun sonsH1121Noun MasculineofwhichthenameH8034Noun MasculineoftheoneH259AdjectivewasGershomH1647Proper Name MasculineforhesaidH559VerbIhavebeenanalienH1616Noun MasculineinastrangeH5237Adjective landH776Noun Feminine

Commentary for Exodus 18:3

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

Overview of Exodus 18:3

Summary

Son identified by name reflecting exile status

Place

Midian

Event

Son's name explained regarding foreign exile

Estimated Time Period

c. 1250 BC