Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of יִתְרוֹ

Understanding Yithrôw reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

Jethro. Compare יֶתֶר. - § Jethro = "his abundance" - Jethro, Moses' father-in-law 1) father-in-law of Moses; also 'Jeth...

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יִתְרוֹ

Phoneticyith-ro'
TransliterationYithrôw
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Jethro. Compare יֶתֶר. - § Jethro = "his abundance" - Jethro, Moses' father-in-law 1) father-in-law of Moses; also 'Jether'

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

9 total references
ReferenceText
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:

Word: יִתְרוֹ (Yithrôw)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
9x
Most Frequent Book
Exodus
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