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Exodus 18:5 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Exodus 18:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 18 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Jethro, Moses' father in law, came with his sons and his wife unto Moses into the wilderness, where he encamped at the mount of God:”
Exodus 18:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 18:5
And Jethro, Moses' father in law, came with his sons and his wife unto Moses into the wilderness, where he encamped at the mount of God—Jethro's pilgrimage to 'the mount of God' (הַר הָאֱלֹהִים, har ha'elohim, Sinai/Horeb) demonstrates that he seeks not merely family reunion but divine encounter. The 'mount of God' designation before the law-giving shows this mountain's sacred character predates Sinai covenant—it's where God appeared to Moses in burning bush (Ex 3:1). Jethro's coming 'into the wilderness' requires faith—he leaves settled Midian for desert pilgrimage. This prefigures Gentiles w...
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Cross-References for Exodus 18:5
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“his father-in-law”
“Certainly I will be with you. This will be the token to you, that I have sent you: when you have brought forth the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain.”
“and ate and drink”
“and the cloud covered it six days. The seventh day he called to Moses out of the midst of the cloud.”
“to the top of the mountain. Yahweh called Moses to the top of the mountain”
“And be ready against the third day: for the third day the LORD will come down in the sight of all the people upon mount Sinai.”