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Zipporah

Zipporah in the Bible — daughter of Reuel (EXO 2:18), Moses' wife (EXO 2:21), a Cushite (NUM 12:1). Referenced in 5 scripture passages.

Name meaning: beauty; trumpet; mourning

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Gender
female
Scripture References
5 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
4 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Zipporahproper name
Hebrew
צִפֹּרָ֥ה
Transliteration
tsiporah
Meaning
bird, swallow
Greek
Σεπφωραν
Reference
EXO 2:21
Strong's
H6855

Family & Relationships (4)

daughter

Reuel(EXO 2:21)

wife

Moses(EXO 2:21)

mother

Gershom(EXO 2:22)
Eliezer(EXO 18:4)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Zipporah in the Bible?

Zipporah is described in the Bible as daughter of Reuel (EXO 2:18), Moses' wife (EXO 2:21), a Cushite (NUM 12:1).

What does the name Zipporah mean?

The name Zipporah means “beauty; trumpet; mourning” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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