Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and her two sons. One son was named Gershom, for Moses said, “I have become a foreigner in a foreign land"; New Living Translation (Moses’ first son was named Gershom, for Moses had said when the boy was born, “I have been a foreigner in a foreign land.” English Standard Version along with her two sons. The name of the one was Gershom (for he said, “I have been a sojourner in a foreign land”), Berean Standard Bible along with her two sons. One son was named Gershom, for Moses had said, “I have been a foreigner in a foreign land.” King James Bible 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: New King James Version with her two sons, of whom the name of one was Gershom (for he said, “I have been a stranger in a foreign land”) New American Standard Bible and her two sons, one of whom was named Gershom, for Moses said, “I have been a stranger in a foreign land.” NASB 1995 and her two sons, of whom one was named Gershom, for Moses said, “I have been a sojourner in a foreign land.” NASB 1977 and her two sons, of whom one was named Gershom, for he said, “I have been a sojourner in a foreign land.” Legacy Standard Bible and her two sons, of whom one was named Gershom, for Moses said, “I have been a sojourner in a foreign land.” Amplified Bible along with her two sons, of whom one was named Gershom (stranger), for Moses said, “I have been a stranger in a foreign land.” Christian Standard Bible along with her two sons, one of whom was named Gershom (because Moses had said, “I have been a resident alien in a foreign land”) Holman Christian Standard Bible along with her two sons, one of whom was named Gershom (because Moses had said, “I have been a foreigner in a foreign land”) American Standard Version and her two sons; of whom the name of the one was Gershom; for he said, I have been a sojourner in a foreign land: English Revised Version and her two sons; of which the name of the one was Gershom; for he said, I have been a sojourner in a strange land: GOD'S WORD® Translation along with her two sons. The one son was named Gershom [Foreigner], because Moses said, "I was a foreigner living in another country." Good News Translation and Gershom and Eliezer, her two sons. (Moses had said, "I have been a foreigner in a strange land"; so he had named one son Gershom. International Standard Version along with her two sons. The name of the one was Gershom, because he used to say, "I was an alien in a foreign land," Majority Standard Bible along with her two sons. One son was named Gershom, for Moses had said, ?I have been a foreigner in a foreign land.? NET Bible and her two sons, one of whom was named Gershom (for Moses had said, "I have been a foreigner in a foreign land"), New Heart English Bible and her two sons. The name of one son was Gershom, for Moses said, "I have lived as a foreigner in a foreign land". Webster's Bible Translation 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:) World English Bible and her two sons. The name of one son was Gershom, for Moses said, “I have lived as a foreigner in a foreign land”. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand her two sons, of whom the name of one [is] Gershom, for he said, “I have been a sojourner in a strange land”; Young's Literal Translation and her two sons, of whom the name of the one is Gershom, for he said, 'a sojourner I have been in a strange land:' Smith's Literal Translation And her two sons, which the name of the one Gershom, for he said I was a stranger in a strange land; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd her two sons, of whom one was called Gersam, his father saying: I have been a stranger in a foreign country. Catholic Public Domain Version and her two sons, of whom one was called Gershom, (for his father said, “I have been a newcomer in a foreign land,”) New American Bible and her two sons. One of these was named Gershom; for he said, “I am a resident alien in a foreign land.” New Revised Standard Version along with her two sons. The name of the one was Gershom (for he said, “I have been an alien in a foreign land”), Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd her two sons; of whom the name of the one was Gershon; for he said, I have been an alien in a foreign land; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And her two children, one of whose names was Gershon, because he said, “I was a stranger in a strange land”: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and her two sons; of whom the name of the one was Gershom; for he said: 'I have been a stranger in a strange land'; Brenton Septuagint Translation and her two sons: the name of the one was Gersam, his father saying, I was a sojourner in a strange land; - Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Visit of Jethro…2After Moses had sent back his wife Zipporah, his father-in-law Jethro had received her, 3along with her two sons. One son was named Gershom, for Moses had said, “I have been a foreigner in a foreign land.” 4The other son was named Eliezer, for Moses had said, “The God of my father was my helper and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.”… Cross References Acts 7:29 At this remark, Moses fled to the land of Midian, where he lived as a foreigner and had two sons. Hebrews 11:24-27 By faith Moses, when he was grown, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. / He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin. / He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward. ... Exodus 2:15-22 When Pharaoh heard about this matter, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and settled in the land of Midian, where he sat down beside a well. / Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters, and they came to draw water and fill the troughs to water their father’s flock. / And when some shepherds came along and drove them away, Moses rose up to help them and watered their flock. ... Numbers 10:29-32 Then Moses said to Hobab, the son of Moses’ father-in-law Reuel the Midianite, “We are setting out for the place of which the LORD said: ‘I will give it to you.’ Come with us, and we will treat you well, for the LORD has promised good things to Israel.” / “I will not go,” Hobab replied. “Instead, I am going back to my own land and my own people.” / “Please do not leave us,” Moses said, “since you know where we should camp in the wilderness, and you can serve as our eyes. ... Judges 4:11 Now Heber the Kenite had moved away from the Kenites, the descendants of Hobab the father-in-law of Moses, and had pitched his tent by the great tree of Zaanannim, which was near Kedesh. 1 Samuel 15:6 And he warned the Kenites, “Since you showed kindness to all the Israelites when they came up out of Egypt, go on and get away from the Amalekites. Otherwise I will sweep you away with them.” So the Kenites moved away from the Amalekites. 1 Chronicles 23:15-17 The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer. / The descendants of Gershom: Shebuel was the first. / The descendants of Eliezer: Rehabiah was the first. Eliezer did not have any other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous. Psalm 39:12 Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear to my cry for help; do not be deaf to my weeping. For I am a foreigner dwelling with You, a stranger like all my fathers. Psalm 119:19 I am a stranger on the earth; do not hide Your commandments from me. Matthew 2:13-15 When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” / So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt, / where he stayed until the death of Herod. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.” Matthew 2:20-21 “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and go to the land of Israel, for those seeking the Child’s life are now dead.” / So Joseph got up, took the Child and His mother, and went to the land of Israel. Luke 24:19-21 “What things?” He asked. “The events involving Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. “This man was a prophet, powerful in speech and action before God and all the people. / Our chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to the sentence of death, and they crucified Him. / But we were hoping He was the One who would redeem Israel. And besides all this, it is the third day since these things took place. John 7:33-36 So Jesus said, “I am with you only a little while longer, and then I am going to the One who sent Me. / You will look for Me, but you will not find Me; and where I am, you cannot come.” / At this, the Jews said to one another, “Where does He intend to go that we will not find Him? Will He go where the Jews are dispersed among the Greeks, and teach the Greeks? ... John 16:28 I came from the Father and entered the world. In turn, I will leave the world and go to the Father.” Acts 7:23-25 When Moses was forty years old, he decided to visit his brothers, the children of Israel. / And when he saw one of them being mistreated, Moses went to his defense and avenged him by striking down the Egyptian who was oppressing him. / He assumed his brothers would understand that God was using him to deliver them, but they did not. Treasury of Scripture 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: two sons Acts 7:29 Then fled Moses at this saying, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begat two sons. Gershom. 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. Psalm 39:12 Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were. Hebrews 11:13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. Jump to Previous Alien Foreign Foreigner Gershom Moses Sojourner Strange StrangerJump to Next Alien Foreign Foreigner Gershom Moses Sojourner Strange StrangerExodus 18 1. Jethro brings his wife and two sons to Moses7. Moses entertains him, and relates the goodness of the Lord 9. Jethro rejoices, blesses God, and offers sacrifice 13. He gives good counsel, which is accepted 27. Jethro departs along with her two sons. This phrase refers to the sons of Moses and Zipporah. The mention of "two sons" highlights the family unit that Moses had established during his time in Midian. This family context is significant as it shows Moses' personal life and responsibilities beyond his leadership role. The presence of his sons also emphasizes the continuation of his lineage and the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham about his descendants. One son was named Gershom, for Moses had said, “I have been a foreigner in a foreign land.” Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe central figure in the Book of Exodus, chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. In this verse, he reflects on his time in Midian. 2. Gershom The first son of Moses and Zipporah. His name means "a stranger there," reflecting Moses' feelings of being a foreigner in Midian. 3. Zipporah Moses' wife, the daughter of Jethro, the priest of Midian. She plays a supportive role in Moses' life and journey. 4. Midian The land where Moses fled after killing an Egyptian. It is here that he marries Zipporah and starts a family. 5. Jethro Moses' father-in-law, a priest of Midian, who later provides Moses with wise counsel on leadership. Teaching Points Identity in ChristJust as Moses named his son Gershom to reflect his status as a foreigner, Christians are reminded that their ultimate identity is in Christ, not in earthly affiliations. God's Sovereignty in Life's Transitions Moses' time in Midian was a period of preparation. Trust in God's plan during times of transition and uncertainty. Family as a Reflection of Spiritual Journey The naming of Gershom shows how personal experiences and spiritual journeys can be reflected in family life and decisions. Embracing the Role of a Sojourner Like Moses, believers are called to live as sojourners in this world, focusing on their heavenly citizenship. The Importance of Naming and Remembrance Names in the Bible often carry significant meaning and serve as reminders of God's work and promises in our lives.(3)Gershom.--See Note on Exodus 2:22.Verse 3. - And her two sons. That Zipporah had borne Moses at least two sons before his return to Egypt from Midian, had appeared from Exodus 4:20. The name of the one, Gershom, and the ground of it, had been declared in Exodus 2:22. The repetition here may be accounted for by the present chapter having been originally a distinct and separate composition, written on a distinct roll, and subsequently incorporated by Moses into his great work. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew along with her twoשְׁנֵ֣י (šə·nê) Number - mdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) sons. בָנֶ֑יהָ (ḇā·ne·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 1121: A son One הָֽאֶחָד֙ (hā·’e·ḥāḏ) Article | Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first [son] אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that was named שֵׁ֤ם (šêm) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name Gershom, גֵּֽרְשֹׁ֔ם (gê·rə·šōm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1647: Gershom -- three Israelites for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction Moses had said, אָמַ֔ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “I have been הָיִ֔יתִי (hā·yî·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be a foreigner גֵּ֣ר (gêr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1616: A guest, a foreigner in a foreign נָכְרִיָּֽה׃ (nā·ḵə·rî·yāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 5237: Foreign, alien land.” בְּאֶ֖רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Exodus 18:3 NIVExodus 18:3 NLT Exodus 18:3 ESV Exodus 18:3 NASB Exodus 18:3 KJV Exodus 18:3 BibleApps.com Exodus 18:3 Biblia Paralela Exodus 18:3 Chinese Bible Exodus 18:3 French Bible Exodus 18:3 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 18:3 And her two sons (Exo. 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