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Exodus 18:7 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Exodus 18:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 18 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Moses went out to meet his father in law, and did obeisance, and kissed him; and they asked each other of their welfare; and they came into the tent. welfare: Heb. peace”
Exodus 18:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 18:7
And Moses went out to meet his father in law, and did obeisance, and kissed him—Moses' going out to meet Jethro demonstrates honor toward father-in-law despite Moses' superior position as Israel's leader. The verb 'did obeisance' (וַיִּשְׁתַּחוּ, vayishtachu, 'bowed down, worshipped') shows deep respect—Moses, who speaks with God face-to-face, bows to his father-in-law. This humility models that spiritual authority doesn't eliminate family or social respect. The kiss (וַיִּשַּׁק, vayishaq) indicates affection, not merely protocol. The mutual inquiry 'they asked each other of their welfare' (וַ...
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Cross-References for Exodus 18:7
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“when Laban heard the news of Jacob”
“and saw that three men stood opposite him. When he saw them”
“David asked of him how Joab did”
“after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him”
“and rose up to meet them. He bowed himself with his face to the earth”
“to speak to him for Adonijah. The king rose up to meet her”
“but she”
“he went out to meet him to the City of Moab”
“and went up to meet Israel”
“Kiss the son}”