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Humility in Leadership
Commentators emphasize Moses's profound humility. Despite being the leader of a nation and God's chosen prophet, he went out to meet his father-in-law, bowed down to him, and kissed him. Scholars see this not as a requirement, but as a voluntary act of honor and respect, providing a powerful example of humility for those in leadership.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 18:7
18th Century
Theologian
Asked each other of their welfare – Addressed each other with the customary salutation, “Peace be unto you.”
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 18:7
19th Century
Bishop
Moses went out ... And did obeisance. —Eastern etiquette required going out to meet an honored guest (Genesis 18:2;[Re…
John Calvin
On Exodus 18:7
16th Century
Theologian
And Moses went out. In the preceding verse, he had related what happened last, namely, that Jethro said, "I have come, and have brought to…
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John Gill
On Exodus 18:7
17th Century
Pastor
And Moses went out to meet his father in law Out of the camp, at least out of his tent: the Targum of Jonathan says, from…
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…