Exodus 2:21

And Moses was content to dwell with the man: and he gave Moses Zipporah his daughter.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 2:21

BSB

Moses agreed to stay with the man, and he gave his daughter Zipporah to Moses in marriage.

AKJV

And Moses was content to dwell with the man: and he gave Moses Zipporah his daughter.

CPDV

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

ERV

And Moses was content to dwell with the man: and he gave Moses Zipporah his daughter.

NHEB

And Moses was content to dwell with the man. And he gave Moses Zipporah his daughter in marriage.

SMT

And Moses will be contented to dwell with the man, and he will give Zipporah his daughter to Moses.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 2:21

AndMosesH4872Proper Name MasculinewascontentH2974VerbtodwellH3427VerbwiththemanH376Noun MasculineandhegaveH5414Verb MosesH4872Proper Name Masculine ZipporahH6855Proper Name FemininehisdaughterH1323

Commentary for Exodus 2:21

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

Overview of Exodus 2:21

Summary

Moses settles with Midianite family and marries

Place

Midian

Event

Moses marries Zipporah

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300-1200 BC