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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.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Asked each other of their welfare – Addressed each other with the customary salutation, “Peace be unto you.”
19th Century
Anglican
Moses went out ... And did obeisance. —Eastern etiquette required going out to meet an honored guest (Genesis 18:2;[Re…
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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…
