Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law and bowed down and kissed him. They greeted each other and then went into the tent. New Living Translation So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law. He bowed low and kissed him. They asked about each other’s welfare and then went into Moses’ tent. English Standard Version Moses went out to meet his father-in-law and bowed down and kissed him. And they asked each other of their welfare and went into the tent. Berean Standard Bible So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law and bowed down and kissed him. They greeted each other and went into the tent. King James Bible And Moses went out to meet his father in law, and did obeisance, and kissed him; and they asked each other of their welfare; and they came into the tent. New King James Version So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, bowed down, and kissed him. And they asked each other about their well-being, and they went into the tent. New American Standard Bible Then Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, and he bowed down and kissed him; and they asked each other about their welfare, and went into the tent. NASB 1995 Then Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, and he bowed down and kissed him; and they asked each other of their welfare and went into the tent. NASB 1977 Then Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, and he bowed down and kissed him; and they asked each other of their welfare, and went into the tent. Legacy Standard Bible Then Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, and he bowed down and kissed him; and they asked each other of their welfare and went into the tent. Amplified Bible So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, and he bowed down [in respect] and kissed him. They asked each other about their well-being and went into the tent. Christian Standard Bible So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, bowed down, and then kissed him. They asked each other how they had been and went into the tent. Holman Christian Standard Bible So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, bowed down, and then kissed him. They asked each other how they had been and went into the tent. American Standard Version And Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, and did obeisance, and kissed him: and they asked each other of their welfare; and they came into the tent. Contemporary English Version When they arrived, Moses went out and bowed down in front of Jethro, then kissed him. After they had greeted each other, they went into the tent, English Revised Version And Moses went out to meet his father in law, and did obeisance, and kissed him; and they asked each other of their welfare; and they came into the tent. GOD'S WORD® Translation So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law. Moses bowed with his face touching the ground and kissed Jethro. After they asked each other how they were, they went into the tent. Good News Translation so Moses went out to meet him, bowed before him, and kissed him. They asked about each other's health and then went into Moses' tent. International Standard Version When Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, he bowed low and kissed him, and they greeted one another. Then they went into the tent. Majority Standard Bible So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law and bowed down and kissed him. They greeted each other and went into the tent. NET Bible Moses went out to meet his father-in-law and bowed down and kissed him; they each asked about the other's welfare, and then they went into the tent. New Heart English Bible Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, and bowed and kissed him. They asked each other of their welfare, and they came into the tent. Webster's Bible Translation And Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, and did obeisance, and kissed him: and they asked each other of their welfare: and they came into the tent. World English Bible Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, and bowed and kissed him. They asked each other of their welfare, and they came into the tent. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Moses goes out to meet his father-in-law, and bows himself, and kisses him, and they ask of one another of welfare, and come into the tent; Young's Literal Translation And Moses goeth out to meet his father-in-law, and boweth himself, and kisseth him, and they ask one at another of welfare, and come into the tent; Smith's Literal Translation And Moses will go forth to the meeting of his father-in-law, and will worship him and kiss him: and they will ask each his friend of peace; and they will come into the tent. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he went out to meet his kinsman, and worshipped and kissed him: and they saluted one another with words of peace. And when he was come into the tent, Catholic Public Domain Version And going out to meet his kinsman, he reverenced and kissed him. And they saluted each other with peaceful words. And when he had arrived at the tent, New American Bible Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, bowed down, and then kissed him. Having greeted each other, they went into the tent. New Revised Standard Version Moses went out to meet his father-in-law; he bowed down and kissed him; each asked after the other’s welfare, and they went into the tent. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, and did obeisance and kissed him, and they asked each other of their welfare; and they went into the tent. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Moshe went out to meet his Father in Law, and he bowed to him and he kissed him and they invoked, each man, the peace of his fellow, and they entered the tent. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, and bowed down and kissed him; and they asked each other of their welfare; and they came into the tent. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Moses went forth to meet his father-in-law, and did him reverence, and kissed him, and they embraced each other, and he brought them into the tent. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Visit of Jethro…6He sent word to Moses, “I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you with your wife and her two sons.” 7So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law and bowed down and kissed him. They greeted each other and went into the tent. 8Then Moses recounted to his father-in-law all that the LORD had done to Pharaoh and the Egyptians for Israel’s sake, all the hardships they had encountered along the way, and how the LORD had delivered them.… Cross References Genesis 14:18-20 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High— / and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, / and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything. Genesis 33:4 Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept. Genesis 43:26-28 When Joseph came home, they presented him with the gifts they had brought, and they bowed to the ground before him. / He asked if they were well, and then he asked, “How is your elderly father you told me about? Is he still alive?” / “Your servant our father is well,” they answered. “He is still alive.” And they bowed down to honor him. Genesis 45:14-15 Then Joseph threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept as they embraced. / Joseph kissed each of his brothers as he wept over them. And afterward his brothers talked with him. Genesis 46:29 Joseph prepared his chariot and went there to meet his father Israel. Joseph presented himself to him, embraced him, and wept profusely. 1 Samuel 10:1 Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance? 1 Samuel 20:41 When the young man had gone, David got up from the south side of the stone, fell facedown, and bowed three times. Then he and Jonathan kissed each other and wept together—though David wept more. 2 Samuel 19:39 So all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king crossed over. The king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and Barzillai returned home. 2 Kings 4:29 So Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tie up your garment, take my staff in your hand, and go! If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer him. Then lay my staff on the boy’s face.” 2 Kings 10:15 When he left there, he found Jehonadab son of Rechab, who was coming to meet him. Jehu greeted him and asked, “Is your heart as true to mine as my heart is to yours?” “It is!” Jehonadab replied. “If it is,” said Jehu, “give me your hand.” So he gave him his hand, and Jehu helped him into his chariot, Matthew 26:49 Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. Luke 1:40-41 where she entered the home of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. / When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Luke 7:45 You did not greet Me with a kiss, but she has not stopped kissing My feet since I arrived. Luke 15:20 So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. John 11:20 So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet Him, but Mary stayed at home. Treasury of Scripture And Moses went out to meet his father in law, and did obeisance, and kissed him; and they asked each other of their welfare; and they came into the tent. went Genesis 14:17 And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king's dale. Genesis 46:29 And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while. Numbers 22:36 And when Balak heard that Balaam was come, he went out to meet him unto a city of Moab, which is in the border of Arnon, which is in the utmost coast. did obeisance Genesis 18:2 And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground, Genesis 19:1 And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground; Genesis 33:3-7 And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother… kissed Genesis 29:13 And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister's son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things. Genesis 31:28 And hast not suffered me to kiss my sons and my daughters? thou hast now done foolishly in so doing. Genesis 33:4 And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept. welfare. Genesis 43:27 And he asked them of their welfare, and said, Is your father well, the old man of whom ye spake? Is he yet alive? 2 Samuel 11:7 And when Uriah was come unto him, David demanded of him how Joab did, and how the people did, and how the war prospered. Jump to Previous Bowed Boweth Face Father-In-Law Greeted Kiss Kissed Kisseth Law Meet Moses Obeisance Tent WelfareJump to Next Bowed Boweth Face Father-In-Law Greeted Kiss Kissed Kisseth Law Meet Moses Obeisance Tent WelfareExodus 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 So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law This phrase highlights the respect and honor Moses shows to Jethro, his father-in-law. In ancient Near Eastern culture, family relationships were highly valued, and showing respect to elders was a significant part of societal norms. Moses' action reflects humility and reverence, despite his prominent role as the leader of the Israelites. This meeting occurs after the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, indicating a time of transition and new beginnings. The act of going out to meet Jethro signifies Moses' acknowledgment of Jethro's wisdom and guidance, which is later demonstrated when Jethro advises Moses on leadership (Exodus 18:17-24). and bowed down and kissed him They greeted each other and went into the tent Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe central figure in the Book of Exodus, chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. In this passage, he demonstrates humility and respect. 2. Jethro Moses' father-in-law, also known as Reuel, a priest of Midian. He visits Moses in the wilderness, bringing Moses' wife and sons. 3. The Tent Represents a place of meeting and hospitality. It is where Moses and Jethro engage in conversation and share wisdom. 4. Midian The region where Jethro is from, and where Moses spent years in exile before returning to Egypt to lead the Israelites. 5. Greeting Rituals The act of bowing and kissing was a customary greeting, showing respect and familial affection in ancient Near Eastern culture. Teaching Points Respect and HumilityMoses, despite his leadership role, shows humility and respect to Jethro. We are called to honor and respect those in our lives, regardless of our status. Value of Family The reunion of Moses and Jethro underscores the importance of maintaining strong family ties and relationships. Hospitality and Fellowship The act of going into the tent signifies the importance of hospitality and fellowship in building and maintaining relationships. Wisdom from Elders Jethro, as an elder and priest, brings wisdom to Moses. We should seek and value the counsel of those who have walked before us in faith. Reconciliation and Peace The greeting between Moses and Jethro is a model of reconciliation and peace, encouraging us to pursue harmony in our relationships.(7) Moses went out . . . And did obeisance.--Oriental etiquette required the going forth to meet an honoured guest (Genesis 18:2; Genesis 19:1, &c). The obeisance was wholly voluntary, and marks the humility of Moses, who, now that he was the prince of his nation, might well have required Jethro to bow down to him. And kissed him.--Kissing is a common form of salutation in the East, even between persons who are in no way related. Herodotus says of the Persians: "When they meet each other in the streets, you may know if the persons meeting are of equal rank by the following token: if they are, instead of speaking they kiss each other on the lips. In the case where one is a little inferior to the other, the kiss is given on the cheek" (Book i. 134). (Comp. 2Samuel 15:5; 2Samuel 19:39; 2Samuel 20:9; Matthew 26:48-49; Acts 20:37, &c.; and for the continuance of the custom to the present day, see the collection of instances given in the article Kiss, in Smith's Dictionary of the Bible, vol. ii., p. 46.) . . . Verse 7. - Moses went out to meet his father-in-law. Oriental ideas of politeness require such a movement in case of an honoured or even of a welcome visitor (see Genesis 18:2; Genesis 19:1; Genesis 32:6; Genesis 33:1; Luke 15:20; etc.). It was evidently the intention of Moses to receive Jethro with all possible marks of honour and respect. He not only went out to meet him, but did obeisance to him, as to a superior. They asked each other of their welfare. Rather "exchanged salutations;" addressed each other mutually with the customary phrase "Peace he unto you." Came into the tent - i.e., went together into the tent of Moses, which had been already glanced at in the word "encamped" (verse 5).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Mosesמֹשֶׁ֜ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver went out to meet וַיֵּצֵ֨א (way·yê·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim his father-in-law חֹֽתְנ֗וֹ (ḥō·ṯə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2859: To give, away in marriage, to contract affinity by marriage and bowed down וַיִּשְׁתַּ֙חוּ֙ (way·yiš·ta·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7812: To depress, prostrate and kissed him. וַיִּשַּׁק־ (way·yiš·šaq-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5401: To kiss, to equip with weapons They greeted וַיִּשְׁאֲל֥וּ (way·yiš·’ă·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7592: To inquire, to request, to demand each אִישׁ־ (’îš-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person other לְרֵעֵ֖הוּ (lə·rê·‘ê·hū) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7453: Friend, companion, fellow and went וַיָּבֹ֖אוּ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go into the tent. הָאֹֽהֱלָה׃ (hā·’ō·hĕ·lāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 168: A tent Links Exodus 18:7 NIVExodus 18:7 NLT Exodus 18:7 ESV Exodus 18:7 NASB Exodus 18:7 KJV Exodus 18:7 BibleApps.com Exodus 18:7 Biblia Paralela Exodus 18:7 Chinese Bible Exodus 18:7 French Bible Exodus 18:7 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 18:7 Moses went out to meet his father-in-law (Exo. 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