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A Priest Outside Israel
Commentators highlight that Jethro, a non-Israelite, acts as a priest of the true God. Much like Melchizedek, he demonstrates that legitimate worship existed beyond the direct lineage of Jacob. His sacrifice is accepted, and his priesthood is acknowledged by Moses and Aaron, showing God's work among Abraham's wider family.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 18:12
18th Century
Theologian
A burnt offering and sacrifices - This verse clearly shows that Jethro was recognized as a priest of the true God, and is of great importanc…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 18:12
19th Century
Bishop
Jethro ... took a burnt offering and sacrifices for God.—Jethro had brought sacrifices with him and now offered them as a token of his tha…
John Calvin
On Exodus 18:12
16th Century
Theologian
And Jethro. Although I do not think that Jethro had previously sacrificed to idols, yet, because he worshipped an unknown God, with only a…
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John Gill
On Exodus 18:12
17th Century
Pastor
And Jethro, Moses's father in law, took a burnt offering and
sacrifices for God
The b…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 18:7–12
17th Century
Minister
Conversation concerning God's wondrous works is good, and edifies. Jethro not only rejoiced in the honor done to his son-in-law, but in all the goo…