The Visit of Jethro
Exodus 18:4
In 11 translations
- BSB
- The other son was named Eliezer, for Moses had said, “The God of my father was my helper and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.”Eliezer means God is my helper.
- KJV
- And the name of the other was Eliezer; for the God of my father, said he, was mine help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh:Eliezer: that is, My God is an help
- WEB
- The name of the other was Eliezer, for he said, “My father’s God was my help and delivered me from Pharaoh’s sword.”Eliezer means “God is my helper”.
- ASV
- and the name of the other was Eliezer; for he said, The God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.
- LSV
- and the name of the other [is] Eliezer, for, “The God of my father [is] for my help, and He delivers me from the sword of Pharaoh.”
- YLT
- and the name of the other [is] Eliezer, for, 'the God of my father [is] for my help, and doth deliver me from the sword of Pharaoh.'
- DBY
- — and the name of the other, Eliezer — For the God of my father has been my help, and has delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.Elohim
- DRC
- And the other Eliezer: For the God of my father, said he, is my helper, and hath delivered me from the sword of Pharao.
- GNV
- And the name of the other was Eliezer: for the God of my father, said he, was mine helpe, and deliuered me from the sword of Pharaoh)
- JPS
- and the name of the other was Eliezer: 'for the God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.'
- LXXE
- and the name of the second Eliezer, saying, For the God of my father is my helper, and he has rescued me out of the hand of Pharao.
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Original-language editions
- WLC
- וְשֵׁ֥ם הָאֶחָ֖ד אֱלִיעֶ֑זֶר כִּֽי־אֱלֹהֵ֤י אָבִי֙ בְּעֶזְרִ֔י וַיַּצִּלֵ֖נִי מֵחֶ֥רֶב פַּרְעֹֽה׃
- LXX-Br
- καὶ τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ δευτέρου Ἐλίεζερ, λέγων, ὁ γὰρ Θεὸς τοῦ πατρός μου βοηθός μου, καὶ ἐξείλατό με ἐκ χειρὸς Φαραώ.
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In the reference works topics that cite this verse
EliezerZipporahJethroEliezarKenites, TheCourts, JudicialBlindness, JudicialHeathenIsrael, Religion ofWanderings of Israel
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Cross-references most cited first
- 2 Timothy 4:17But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.
- 2 Corinthians 1:8–10We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. Indeed, we felt we were…
- Acts 12:11Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me from Herod’s grasp and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating.”
- Hebrews 13:6So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
- Psalms 18:1I love You, O LORD, my strength.
- 1 Chronicles 23:15The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer.
- Isaiah 50:7–9Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame. The One who vindicates Me is near. Who will dare to contend with Me? Let us…
- Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
- Exodus 2:15When Pharaoh heard about this matter, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and settled in the land of Midian, where he sat down beside a well.
- Psalms 34:4I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.
- Daniel 6:22My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”
- Psalms 18:48who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.
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