New International Version and the other was named Eliezer, for he said, “My father’s God was my helper; he saved me from the sword of Pharaoh.” New Living Translation His second son was named Eliezer, for Moses had said, “The God of my ancestors was my helper; he rescued me from the sword of Pharaoh.”) English Standard Version and the name of the other, Eliezer (for he said, “The God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh”). Berean Standard Bible The 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.” Berean Literal Bible And the name of the one was Eliezer, for, “The God of my father was my help and He delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.” King James Bible 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: New King James Version and the name of the other was Eliezer (for he said, “The God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh”); New American Standard Bible And the other was named Eliezer, for he said, “The God of my father was my help, and saved me from the sword of Pharaoh.” NASB 1995 The other was named Eliezer, for he said, “The God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.” NASB 1977 And the other was named Eliezer, for he said, “The God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.” Legacy Standard Bible And the other was named Eliezer, for he said, “The God of my father was my help and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.” Amplified Bible The other [son] was named Eliezer (my God is help), for Moses said, “The God of my father was my help, and He rescued me from the sword of Pharaoh.” Berean Annotated Bible The other son was named Eliezer (God is my helper), for Moses had said, “The God {Elohe} of my father was my helper and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh (great house). Christian Standard Bible and the other Eliezer (because he had said, “The God of my father was my helper and rescued me from Pharaoh’s sword”). Holman Christian Standard Bible and the other Eliezer (because he had said, “The God of my father was my helper and delivered me from Pharaoh’s sword”). American Standard Version and the name of the other was Eliezer; for he said, The God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh. English Revised Version and the name of the other was Eliezer; for he said, The God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh: GOD'S WORD® Translation The name of the other was Eliezer [My God Is a Helper], because he said, "My father's God was my helper. He saved me from Pharaoh's death sentence." Good News Translation He had also said, "The God of my father helped me and saved me from being killed by the king of Egypt"; so he had named the other son Eliezer. ) International Standard Version while the name of the other was Eliezer, because he used to say, "My father's God helped me and delivered me from Pharaoh's sword." NET Bible and the other Eliezer (for Moses had said, "The God of my father has been my help and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh"). New Heart English Bible The name of the other was Eliezer, for he said, "My father's God was my help and delivered me from Pharaoh's sword." Webster's Bible Translation And the name of the other was Eliezer; (for the God of my father, said he, was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh:) Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe 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.” World English Bible The name of the other was Eliezer, for he said, “My father’s God was my help and delivered me from Pharaoh’s sword.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the name of the other [is] Eliezer, for, “The God of my father [is] for my help, and He delivers me from the sword of Pharaoh.” Berean Literal Bible And the name of the one was Eliezer, for, “The God of my father was my help and He delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.” Young's Literal Translation and the name of the other is Eliezer, for, 'the God of my father is for my help, and doth deliver me from the sword of Pharaoh.' Smith's Literal Translation And the name of the one Eliezer; for the God of my father for my help, and he will take me away from the sword of Pharaoh. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the other Eliezer: For the God of my father, said he, is my helper, and hath delivered me from the sword of Pharao. Catholic Public Domain Version and the other in truth was Eliezer, (“For the God of my father,” he said, “is my helper, and has rescued me from the sword of Pharaoh.”) New American Bible The other was named Eliezer; for he said, “The God of my father is my help; he has rescued me from Pharaoh’s sword.” New Revised Standard Version and the name of the other, Eliezer (for he said, “The God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh”). Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the name of the other was Eliezer; For the God of my fathers, said he, was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the name of the other, Eliazer, because “The God of my fathers was my help and he delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh”: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and the name of the other was Eliezer: 'for the God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.' Brenton Septuagint Translation and the name of the second Eliezer, saying, For the God of my father is my helper, and he has rescued me out of the hand of Pharao. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Visit of Jethro…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.” 5Moses’ father-in-law Jethro, along with Moses’ wife and sons, came to him in the desert, where he was encamped at the mountain of God.… Cross References The other son was named Eliezer, 1 Chronicles 23:15 The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer. Genesis 41:51-52 Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, “God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father’s household.” / And the second son he named Ephraim, saying, “God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.” 1 Samuel 1:20 So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.” for Moses had said, Exodus 2:22 And she gave birth to a son, and Moses named him Gershom, saying, “I have become a foreigner in a foreign land.” Genesis 29:32 And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.” Genesis 30:6 Then Rachel said, “God has vindicated me; He has heard my plea and given me a son.” So she named him Dan. “The God of my father was my helper Psalm 54:4 Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul. Psalm 118:7 The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me. Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.” Exodus 2:15 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. Exodus 14:13-14 But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. / The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Psalm 136:15 but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Isaiah 12:2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” 2 Samuel 22:2-3 He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. / My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. Deuteronomy 33:29 Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is the shield that protects you, the sword in which you boast. Your enemies will cower before you, and you shall trample their high places.” Treasury of Scripture And the name of the other was Eliezer; for the God of my father, said he, was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh: Eliezer. Psalm 46:1 To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Isaiah 50:7-9 For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed… Hebrews 13:6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. delivered Exodus 2:15 Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian: and he sat down by a well. Psalm 18:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said, I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. Psalm 48:1 A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. Jump to Previous Deliver Delivered Eliezer Elie'zer Father's Help Helper Kept Pharaoh Pharaoh's Safe Saved SwordJump to Next Deliver Delivered Eliezer Elie'zer Father's Help Helper Kept Pharaoh Pharaoh's Safe Saved SwordExodus 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 The other son was named Eliezer, Moses named his second son Eliezer, meaning “God is my help,” during his years in Midian, marking God’s care for him while he lived far from Egypt and his people. 1Ch 23:15 The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer. for Moses had said, The name preserved Moses’ own testimony of God’s intervention in his life. Exo 2:22 And she gave birth to a son, and Moses named him Gershom,… “The God of my father was my helper Moses identified the Lord as the God worshiped by his fathers, the covenant God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who had not abandoned him in exile. Psa 54:4 Surely God is my helper; the Lord is my sustainer… and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.” Pharaoh had sought Moses’ life after he killed the Egyptian taskmaster. God preserved Moses in Midian and later sent him back to Egypt to lead Israel out of bondage. Exo 2:15 When Pharaoh heard about this matter, he sought to kill… Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe central figure in this passage, Moses is the leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His people from Egyptian bondage. He is reflecting on God's deliverance in naming his son. 2. Eliezer The second son of Moses, whose name means "God is my help." His name serves as a testament to God's faithfulness and deliverance. 3. Pharaoh The ruler of Egypt who sought to kill Moses, representing the oppressive force from which God delivered Moses and the Israelites. 4. God (Yahweh) The God of Israel, who is acknowledged by Moses as his helper and deliverer, emphasizing His role in the salvation history of Israel. 5. Midian The region where Moses fled after escaping from Egypt, where he started a new life and family, and where he named his son Eliezer. Teaching Points God as Our HelperJust as Moses named his son Eliezer to commemorate God's help, we should remember and acknowledge God's assistance in our lives. Reflect on times when God has been your helper and deliverer. The Power of Names Names in the Bible often carry significant meaning and reflect God's work in a person's life. Consider how you can use names or symbols in your life to remember God's faithfulness. Deliverance from Oppression Moses' deliverance from Pharaoh's sword is a powerful reminder of God's ability to rescue us from seemingly insurmountable challenges. Trust in God's power to deliver you from your own "Pharaohs." Faith in God's Promises Moses' faith in God's promises is evident in his naming of Eliezer. Strengthen your faith by recalling God's promises and how He has fulfilled them in your life. Legacy of Faith Moses' naming of his son serves as a legacy of faith for future generations. Consider how you can leave a legacy of faith for your family and community. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 18:4?2. How does Exodus 18:4 illustrate God's deliverance in our personal challenges today? 3. What can we learn from Moses naming his son Eliezer in Exodus 18:4? 4. How does Exodus 18:4 connect with God's promises in Genesis 15:1? 5. In what ways can we acknowledge God's help in our daily lives? 6. How can we apply the faith shown in Exodus 18:4 to modern struggles? 7. How does Exodus 18:4 reflect God's deliverance in times of trouble? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Exodus 18:4? 9. How does Exodus 18:4 relate to the broader theme of divine protection in the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 18? (4) Eliezer.--Eliezer is supposed to have been the boy whom Zipporah circumcised in the wilderness (Exodus 4:25). He grew to manhood, and had a son, Rehabiah (1Chronicles 23:17), whose descendants were in the time of David very numerous (1Chronicles 23:17; and comp. 1Chronicles 26:25-26). It is uncertain whether Moses gave him his name before parting from him, in allusion to his escape from the Pharaoh who "sought to slay him" (Exodus 2:15), or first named him on occasion of receiving him back, in allusion to his recent escape from the host which had been destroyed in the Red Sea.Verse 4. - Eliezer. Eliezer had not been previously mentioned by name; but he was probably the son circumcised by Zipporah, as related in ch. 4:25. We learn from 1 Chronicles 23:15-17, that he grew to manhood, and had an only son, Rehabiah, whose descendants were in the time of Solomon very numerous. For the God of my father, said he, was my help. Eliezer means literally, "My God (is my) help." It would seem that Zipporah, when she circumcised her infant son, omitted to name him; but Moses, before dismissing her, supplied the omission, calling him Eliezer, because God had been his help against the Pharaoh who had sought his life (Exodus 2:15), and of whose death he had recently had intelligence (Exodus 4:19). Thus the names of the two sons expressed respectively, the despondency natural to an exile, and the exultant gratitude of one who had just learned that by God's goodness, the term of his banishment was over. Exodus 18:4 shows Moses planting a living testimony in his son’s name. By calling the boy Eliezer, he forever links his family story to the faithful God of his fathers, the God who stepped in as Helper and Shield against Pharaoh’s sword. The verse invites every reader to remember, retell, and rely on that same delivering Lord. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The other [son]הָאֶחָ֖ד (hā·’e·ḥāḏ) Article | Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first was named וְשֵׁ֥ם (wə·šêm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name Eliezer, אֱלִיעֶ֑זֶר (’ĕ·lî·‘e·zer) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 461: Eliezer -- 'God is help', the name of several Israelites, also of a Damascene because [Moses had said], כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction “The God אֱלֹהֵ֤י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of my father אָבִי֙ (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1: Father was my helper בְּעֶזְרִ֔י (bə·‘ez·rî) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5828: A help, helper and delivered me וַיַּצִּלֵ֖נִי (way·yaṣ·ṣi·lê·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver from the sword מֵחֶ֥רֶב (mê·ḥe·reḇ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword of Pharaoh.” פַּרְעֹֽה׃ (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings Additonal Resources Exodus 18:4 Blue Letter BibleExodus 18:4 Bible Gateway Exodus 18:4 Bible.com Exodus 18:4 NIV |
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