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What Does the Bible Say About Zipporah?

15 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Zipporah in the Bible

Discover 15 Bible verses about zipporah. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on zipporah, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Top 10 Verses About Zipporah

  1. 1
    Exodus 2:16
    Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock. priest: or, prince
    KJV
  2. 2
    Exodus 2:17
    And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Exodus 2:18
    And when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How is it that ye are come so soon to day? Reuel: called also Jethro, or, Jether
    KJV
  4. 4
    Exodus 2:19
    And they said, An Egyptian delivered us out of the hand of the shepherds, and also drew water enough for us, and watered the flock.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Exodus 2:20
    And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Exodus 2:21
    And Moses was content to dwell with the man: and he gave Moses Zipporah his daughter.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Exodus 2:22
    And she bare him a son, and he called his name Gershom: for he said, I have been a stranger in a strange land. Gershom: that is, A stranger here
    KJV
  8. 8
    Exodus 4:25
    Then Zipporah took a sharp stone, and cut off the foreskin of her son, and cast it at his feet, and said, Surely a bloody husband art thou to me. sharp: or, knife cast: Heb. made it touch
    KJV
  9. 9
    Exodus 4:26
    So he let him go: then she said, A bloody husband thou art, because of the circumcision.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Exodus 18:2
    Then Jethro, Moses' father in law, took Zipporah, Moses' wife, after he had sent her back,
    KJV

Subtopics of Zipporah

Wife of Moses
Reproaches Moses
Separates from Moses, is brought again to him by her father
Miriam and Aaron upbraid Moses concerning
Miriam and Aaron upbraid Moses concerning Zipporah

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Zipporah? (15 Verses)

Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock. priest: or, prince
And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.
And when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How is it that ye are come so soon to day? Reuel: called also Jethro, or, Jether
And they said, An Egyptian delivered us out of the hand of the shepherds, and also drew water enough for us, and watered the flock.
And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread.
And Moses was content to dwell with the man: and he gave Moses Zipporah his daughter.
And she bare him a son, and he called his name Gershom: for he said, I have been a stranger in a strange land. Gershom: that is, A stranger here
Then Zipporah took a sharp stone, and cut off the foreskin of her son, and cast it at his feet, and said, Surely a bloody husband art thou to me. sharp: or, knife cast: Heb. made it touch
So he let him go: then she said, A bloody husband thou art, because of the circumcision.
Then Jethro, Moses' father in law, took Zipporah, Moses' wife, after he had sent her back,
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: Gershom: that is A stranger there
And the name of the other was Eliezer; for the God of my father, said he, was mine help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh: Eliezer: that is, My God is an help
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:
And he said unto Moses, I thy father in law Jethro am come unto thee, and thy wife, and her two sons with her.
And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman. Ethiopian: or, Cushite married: Heb. taken

How to Study What the Bible Says About Zipporah

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about zipporah. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

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    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about zipporah and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about zipporah is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on zipporah needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about zipporah with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about zipporah, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about zipporah?
Discover 15 Bible verses about zipporah. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on zipporah, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 15 key verses about zipporah spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about zipporah are there?
There are 15 key Bible verses about zipporah compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about zipporah?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about zipporah is Exodus 2:16 — "Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock. priest: or, prince"
Where in the Bible does it talk about zipporah?
Zipporah is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 15 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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