Exodus 18:3 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

Exodus 18:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Jethro as Priest. Exodus 18:1 a (Midian) J, Exodus 18:1 b E, Exodus 18:1 c (supply heard) J, Exodus 18:2-4 Rje, Exodus 18:5 E, Exodus 18:6 a(b) - Exodus 18:7 J, Exodus 18:8 ab (was)...
Exodus 18:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Gershom . a stranger.
Exodus 18:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

3. And her two sons. It was remarked in its proper place, how distinguished a proof not only of faith, but of magnanimity and firmness Moses had manifested in giving these names to his sons....
Exodus 18:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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: The name of the one was Gershom - See Clarke's note on Exodus 2:22 .
Exodus 18:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

And her two sons— Their names are mentioned, Gershom, a stranger, and Eliezer, God is my help; expressive of the state of Moses in Midian, and his confidence in God's care of him. Note; We ar...
Exodus 18:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father in law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, and that the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt; Jethro ... cam...
Exodus 18:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Visit of Jethro 1. On the name Jethro , see Exodus 2:16 , and on Midian, Exodus 2:15 .
Exodus 18:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(3) Gershom. — See Note on Exodus 2:22 .
Exodus 18:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Moses Tells Jethro of God's Goodness Exodus 18:1-12 The names that Moses gave his two sons betray the drift of his thoughts during the forty years of his shepherd life. May we ever remember tha...
Exodus 18:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Here we have an interesting interruption of the main narrative. Jethro arrests our attention and compels recognition of certain facts which we are liable to forget, as also were the Israelites of old...
Exodus 18:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

I think it an observation worth remark, how fond the Old Testament saints were of giving names to their children which became expressive of mercies received. It were to be wished that New Testament b...
Exodus 18:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And her two sons ,.... Those also Jethro took along with him and his daughter: of which the name of the one was Gershom ; which seems to be his firstborn, Exodus 2:22 , his name signifies a desol...
Exodus 18:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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: Ver. 3. In a strange land. ] See Trapp on " Exo 2:22 "
Exodus 18:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The name of one was Gershom A stranger , designing thereby not only a memorial of his own condition, but a memorandum to his son of his, for we are all strangers upon earth.
Exodus 18:3 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

MOSES RECEIVING JETHRO (vs.1-12) Apparently Moses took his wife Zipporah and Gershom, his son, to Egypt when he returned there at God's call (ch.4:24-26). Likely his second son Eliezer, was born...
Exodus 18:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Jethro's Visit to Moses. B. C. 1491. 1 When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father...
Exodus 18:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

No text from Poole on this verse.
Exodus 18:3 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Jethro Visits and Advises Moses ( Exodus 18:1-27 ). There is little doubt that under God, Jethro's visit saved Moses from being on the verge of nervous exhaustion. In return Moses will bring enlig...
Exodus 18:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Exodus 18:1 . Midian.]—If we mar assume that these Midianites were descendants of Midian, son of Abraham by Keturah ( Genesis 25:2 ), our wonder will be lessened that among this...
Exodus 18:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Exodus 18:5 . Jethro came to Moses at the mount of God. Horeb and Sinai, where God resided in glory, wrought miracles, and published his law. It would seem that Jethro stayed with Moses till the l...
Exodus 18:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

I, thy father-in-law, Jethro, am come unto thee. Family gatherings I. That this family gathering was permitted after long absence, and after the occurrence of great events. II. That this fam...
Exodus 18:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

JETHRO 'S VISIT TO MOSES . EXPOSITION JETHRO 'S VISIT TO MOSES . It has been noticed, in the comment on Exodus 4:1-2 ; that shortly after the circumcision of Eliezer, Moses' second...
Exodus 18:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Jethro Arrives with Zipporah
Exodus 18:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

two sons Acts 7:29 Gershom. i.e. A stranger there Exodus 2:22 Psalms 39:12 Hebrews 11:13 1 Peter 2:11
Exodus 18:3 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Giving the Glory to God Exodus 18:1-22 INTRODUCTORY WORDS How fittingly does our chapter open: "When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father-in-law, heard of all that God had done for Mose...
Exodus 18:3 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The name of one was Gershom — A stranger, designing thereby not only a memorial of his own condition, but a memorandum to this son of his, for we are all strangers upon earth.

Exodus 18:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 18:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Exodus 18:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 18:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Exodus 18:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Exodus 18:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Exodus 18:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 18:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Exodus 18:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Exodus 18:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Exodus 18:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Exodus 18:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Exodus 18:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Exodus 18:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Exodus 18:3 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 18:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exodus 18:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Exodus 18:3 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 18:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Exodus 18:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Exodus 18:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

Exodus 18:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Exodus 18:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Exodus 18:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Exodus 18:3 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Exodus 18:3 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes