Exodus 18:4
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.”

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.”

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."

Majority 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.?

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:)

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 Version
and 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.”

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 Bible
And 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 Bible
And 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 1917
and 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



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
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.”

Psalm 46:1
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

Psalm 91:2
I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Psalm 144:2
He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.

Isaiah 26:4
Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.

2 Corinthians 1:10
He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,

Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

2 Timothy 4:18
And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 1:5
who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.

John 10:28-29
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.


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.

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Exodus 18
1. Jethro brings his wife and two sons to Moses
7. 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
Eliezer, meaning "God is my help," reflects Moses' personal experience of divine assistance. Naming in biblical times often carried significant meaning, reflecting circumstances or prophetic insights. Eliezer's name serves as a testament to God's providence in Moses' life, particularly during his flight from Egypt. This naming also highlights the importance of remembering God's past faithfulness, a recurring theme in Israel's history.

for Moses had said
This phrase indicates that the naming of Eliezer was intentional and based on Moses' own testimony. It underscores the personal nature of Moses' relationship with God and his acknowledgment of God's intervention in his life. Moses' statement serves as a reminder of the importance of personal witness and testimony in the faith journey.

The God of my father was my helper
This phrase connects Moses to the patriarchal faith, emphasizing continuity with the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It highlights the covenantal relationship that God maintained with Moses' ancestors and now with Moses himself. The term "helper" is significant, as it denotes God's active role in providing aid and support, a theme that resonates throughout the Old Testament.

and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh
This refers to Moses' escape from Egypt after killing an Egyptian taskmaster, as recorded in Exodus 2:15. The "sword of Pharaoh" symbolizes the threat of death and the oppressive power of Egypt. God's deliverance of Moses prefigures the later deliverance of the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. This act of deliverance is a type of Christ's ultimate deliverance of humanity from sin and death, showcasing God's power to save and protect His chosen ones.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The 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 Helper
Just 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.(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.

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


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