Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Zipporah gave birth to a son, and Moses named him Gershom, saying, “I have become a foreigner in a foreign land.” New Living Translation Later she gave birth to a son, and Moses named him Gershom, for he explained, “I have been a foreigner in a foreign land.” English Standard Version She gave birth to a son, and he called his name Gershom, for he said, “I have been a sojourner in a foreign land.” Berean Standard Bible And she gave birth to a son, and Moses named him Gershom, saying, “I have become a foreigner in a foreign land.” King James Bible And she bare him a son, and he called his name Gershom: for he said, I have been a stranger in a strange land. New King James Version And she bore him a son. He called his name Gershom, for he said, “I have been a stranger in a foreign land.” New American Standard Bible Then she gave birth to a son, and he named him Gershom, for he said, “I have been a stranger in a foreign land.” NASB 1995 Then she gave birth to a son, and he named him Gershom, for he said, “I have been a sojourner in a foreign land.” NASB 1977 Then she gave birth to a son, and he named him Gershom, for he said, “I have been a sojourner in a foreign land.” Legacy Standard Bible Then she gave birth to a son, and he named him Gershom, for he said, “I have been a sojourner in a foreign land.” Amplified Bible She gave birth to a son, and he named him Gershom (stranger); for he said, “I have been a stranger in a foreign land.” Christian Standard Bible She gave birth to a son whom he named Gershom, for he said, “I have been a resident alien in a foreign land.” Holman Christian Standard Bible She gave birth to a son whom he named Gershom, for he said, “I have been a foreigner in a foreign land.” American Standard Version And she bare a son, and he called his name Gershom; for he said, I have been a sojourner in a foreign land. Contemporary English Version And when she had a son, Moses said, "I will name him Gershom, since I am a foreigner in this country." English Revised Version And she bare a son, and he called his name Gershom: for he said, I have been a sojourner in a strange land. GOD'S WORD® Translation She gave birth to a son. Moses named him Gershom [Foreigner], because he said, "I was a foreigner living in another country." Good News Translation who bore him a son. Moses said to himself, "I am a foreigner in this land, and so I name him Gershom." International Standard Version Later she gave birth to a son, and Moses named him Gershom, because he used to say, "I became an alien in a foreign land." Majority Standard Bible And she gave birth to a son, and Moses named him Gershom, saying, ?I have become a foreigner in a foreign land.? NET Bible When she bore a son, Moses named him Gershom, for he said, "I have become a resident foreigner in a foreign land." New Heart English Bible She bore a son, and he named him Gershom, for he said, "I have lived as a foreigner in a foreign land." Webster's Bible Translation And she bore him a son, and he called his name Gershom: for he said, I have been a stranger in a strange land. World English Bible She bore a son, and he named him Gershom, for he said, “I have lived as a foreigner in a foreign land.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand she bears a son, and he calls his name Gershom, for he said, “I have been a sojourner in a strange land.” Young's Literal Translation and she beareth a son, and he calleth his name Gershom, for he said, 'A sojourner I have been in a strange land.' Smith's Literal Translation And she will bear a son, and he will call his name Gershom; for he said, I was a sojourner in a strange land. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd she bore him a son, whom he called Gersam, saying: I have been a stranger in a foreign country. And she bore another, whom he called Eliezer, saying: For the God of my father, my helper hath delivered me out of the hand of Pharao. Catholic Public Domain Version And she bore a son to him, whom he called Gershom, saying, “I have been a newcomer in a foreign land.” In truth, she bore another, whom he called Eliezer, saying, “For the God of my father, my helper, has rescued me from the hand of Pharaoh.” New American Bible She conceived and bore a son, whom he named Gershom; for he said, “I am a stranger residing in a foreign land.” New Revised Standard Version She bore a son, and he named him Gershom; for he said, “I have been an alien residing in a foreign land.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd she bore a son, and he called his name Gershon; for Moses said, I have been a stranger in a strange land. And she bore again, the second son to Moses, and he called his name Eleazar, saying, For the God of my fathers has helped me and has delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And she bore a son and he called his name Gershon, because he said, “I was a stranger in an alien land”, and she bore again a second son to Moshe, and he called his name, Eliazer, because “The God of my fathers is for my help and he delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And she bore a son, and he called his name Gershom; for he said: 'I have been a stranger in a strange land.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the woman conceived and bore a son, and Moses called his name Gersam, saying, I am a sojourner in a strange land. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Moses Flees to Midian…21Moses agreed to stay with the man, and he gave his daughter Zipporah to Moses in marriage. 22And she gave birth to a son, and Moses named him Gershom, saying, “I have become a foreigner in a foreign land.” 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. ... Genesis 21:9-21 But Sarah saw that the son whom Hagar the Egyptian had borne to Abraham was mocking her son, / and she said to Abraham, “Expel the slave woman and her son, for the slave woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with my son Isaac!” / Now this matter distressed Abraham greatly because it concerned his son Ishmael. ... Genesis 16:1-16 Now Abram’s wife Sarai had borne him no children, but she had an Egyptian maidservant named Hagar. / So Sarai said to Abram, “Look now, the LORD has prevented me from bearing children. Please go to my maidservant; perhaps I can build a family by her.” And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai. / So after he had lived in Canaan for ten years, his wife Sarai took her Egyptian maidservant Hagar and gave her to Abram to be his wife. ... Genesis 25:19-26 This is the account of Abraham’s son Isaac. Abraham became the father of Isaac, / and Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel the Aramean from Paddan-aram and the sister of Laban the Aramean. / Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived. ... 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 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.” 1 Chronicles 2:21-23 Later, Hezron slept with the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead. He had married her when he was sixty years old, and she bore to him Segub. / Segub was the father of Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead. / But Geshur and Aram captured Havvoth-jair, along with Kenath and its sixty surrounding villages. All these were descendants of Machir the father of Gilead. Isaiah 63:9 In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. Hosea 11:1 When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called My son. Matthew 2:15 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 2:13-14 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, Luke 2:39-40 When Jesus’ parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. / And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him. 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 she bore him a son, and he called his name Gershom: for he said, I have been a stranger in a strange land. Gershom. 1 Chronicles 23:14-17 Now concerning Moses the man of God, his sons were named of the tribe of Levi… for he said. Exodus 2:10 And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh's daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses: and she said, Because I drew him out of the water. Exodus 18:3 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: Exodus 22:21 Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt. Jump to Previous Alien Bare Beareth Birth Bore Foreign Foreigner Gershom Moses Sojourner Strange Stranger ZipporahJump to Next Alien Bare Beareth Birth Bore Foreign Foreigner Gershom Moses Sojourner Strange Stranger ZipporahExodus 2 1. Moses is born, and placed in a basket in the reeds of Nile.5. He is found, and brought up by Pharaoh's daughter; 7. who employs his mother to nurse him. 11. He kills an Egyptian. 13. He reproves a Hebrew. 15. He flees into Midian, and marries Zipporah. 22. Gershom is born. 23. God respects the Israelites' cry. And she gave birth to a son This phrase refers to the birth of Moses' first son with his wife Zipporah, the daughter of Jethro, the priest of Midian. The birth of a son in ancient Near Eastern cultures was significant, often seen as a continuation of the family line and a blessing from God. This event occurs during Moses' time in Midian, a period of preparation and transformation for his future role as the leader of the Israelites. and Moses named him Gershom saying, “I have become a foreigner in a foreign land.” Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesA Hebrew by birth, raised in Pharaoh's palace, and later a fugitive in Midian. He is the central figure in this passage, reflecting on his status as an outsider. 2. Gershom The son of Moses and Zipporah. His name, meaning "a stranger there," signifies Moses' feelings of alienation in Midian. 3. Zipporah Moses' wife, the daughter of Jethro, a priest of Midian. She plays a crucial role in Moses' life during his time in exile. 4. Midian The land where Moses fled after killing an Egyptian. It represents a place of refuge and transformation for Moses. 5. Foreigner in a Foreign Land This phrase captures Moses' sense of displacement and identity crisis, which is a recurring theme in his life. Teaching Points Identity in ExileMoses' naming of Gershom reflects his internal struggle with identity. As Christians, we may also feel like strangers in the world, reminding us that our true citizenship is in heaven. God's Preparation Moses' time in Midian was a period of preparation for his future leadership. Similarly, God may use our seasons of displacement to prepare us for His purposes. Embracing God's Plan Despite feeling like a foreigner, Moses was exactly where God wanted him. Trusting God's plan, even when it leads us to unfamiliar places, is crucial. Family and Legacy The naming of Gershom shows the importance of family in understanding and expressing our experiences. Our families can be a source of strength and continuity in times of change. Faithful Living in a Foreign Land Like Moses, we are called to live faithfully in a world that is not our ultimate home, maintaining our identity as God's people.(22) Gershom.--Almost certainly from ger, "a stranger," and sham, "there." So Jerome, who translates it advena ibi. (Comp. Josephus and the LXX., who write the name Gersam.)Verse 22. - Gershom. An Egyptian etymology has been assigned to this name ('Speaker's Commentary,' vol. 1, p. 488); but Moses in the text clearly indicates that his own intention was to give his child a name significant in Hebrew. "He called his name Gershom, for he said, a stranger (ger) have I been," etc. The only question is, what the second element of the name, shom, means. This appears to be correctly explained by Kalisch and others as equivalent to sham "there " - so that the entire word would mean "(I was) a stranger there" - i.e. in the country where this son was born to me. CHAPTER 2:23-25 Hebrew And she gave birth toוַתֵּ֣לֶד (wat·tê·leḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage a son בֵּ֔ן (bên) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son whom he named וַיִּקְרָ֥א (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read Gershom, גֵּרְשֹׁ֑ם (gê·rə·šōm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1647: Gershom -- three Israelites for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction he said, אָמַ֔ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “I have become הָיִ֔יתִי (hā·yî·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be a stranger גֵּ֣ר (gêr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1616: A guest, a foreigner in a strange 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 2:22 NIVExodus 2:22 NLT Exodus 2:22 ESV Exodus 2:22 NASB Exodus 2:22 KJV Exodus 2:22 BibleApps.com Exodus 2:22 Biblia Paralela Exodus 2:22 Chinese Bible Exodus 2:22 French Bible Exodus 2:22 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 2:22 She bore a son and he named (Exo. 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