Exodus 18:4
New International Version
and the other was named Eliezer, for he said, “My father’s God was my helper; he saved me from the sword of Pharaoh.”

New Living Translation
His second son was named Eliezer, for Moses had said, “The God of my ancestors was my helper; he rescued me from the sword of Pharaoh.”)

English Standard Version
and the name of the other, Eliezer (for he said, “The God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh”).

Berean Standard Bible
The other son was named Eliezer, for Moses had said, “The God of my father was my helper and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.”

King James Bible
And the name of the other was Eliezer; for the God of my father, said he, was mine help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh:

New King James Version
and the name of the other was Eliezer (for he said, “The God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh”);

New American Standard Bible
And the other was named Eliezer, for he said, “The God of my father was my help, and saved me from the sword of Pharaoh.”

NASB 1995
The other was named Eliezer, for he said, “The God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.”

NASB 1977
And the other was named Eliezer, for he said, “The God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And the other was named Eliezer, for he said, “The God of my father was my help and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.”

Amplified Bible
The other [son] was named Eliezer (my God is help), for Moses said, “The God of my father was my help, and He rescued me from the sword of Pharaoh.”

Christian Standard Bible
and the other Eliezer (because he had said, “The God of my father was my helper and rescued me from Pharaoh’s sword”).

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and the other Eliezer (because he had said, “The God of my father was my helper and delivered me from Pharaoh’s sword”).

American Standard Version
and the name of the other was Eliezer; for he said, The God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.

English Revised Version
and the name of the other was Eliezer; for he said, The God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The name of the other was Eliezer [My God Is a Helper], because he said, "My father's God was my helper. He saved me from Pharaoh's death sentence."

Good News Translation
He had also said, "The God of my father helped me and saved me from being killed by the king of Egypt"; so he had named the other son Eliezer. )

International Standard Version
while the name of the other was Eliezer, because he used to say, "My father's God helped me and delivered me from Pharaoh's sword."

Majority Standard Bible
The other son was named Eliezer, for Moses had said, “The God of my father was my helper and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.”

NET Bible
and the other Eliezer (for Moses had said, "The God of my father has been my help and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh").

New Heart English Bible
The name of the other was Eliezer, for he said, "My father's God was my help and delivered me from Pharaoh's sword."

Webster's Bible Translation
And the name of the other was Eliezer; (for the God of my father, said he, was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh:)

World English Bible
The name of the other was Eliezer, for he said, “My father’s God was my help and delivered me from Pharaoh’s sword.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the name of the other [is] Eliezer, for, “The God of my father [is] for my help, and He delivers me from the sword of Pharaoh.”

Young's Literal Translation
and the name of the other is Eliezer, for, 'the God of my father is for my help, and doth deliver me from the sword of Pharaoh.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And the name of the one Eliezer; for the God of my father for my help, and he will take me away from the sword of Pharaoh.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the other Eliezer: For the God of my father, said he, is my helper, and hath delivered me from the sword of Pharao.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and the other in truth was Eliezer, (“For the God of my father,” he said, “is my helper, and has rescued me from the sword of Pharaoh.”)

New American Bible
The other was named Eliezer; for he said, “The God of my father is my help; he has rescued me from Pharaoh’s sword.”

New Revised Standard Version
and the name of the other, Eliezer (for he said, “The God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh”).
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the name of the other was Eliezer; For the God of my fathers, said he, was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the name of the other, Eliazer, because “The God of my fathers was my help and he delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh”:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the name of the other was Eliezer: 'for the God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the name of the second Eliezer, saying, For the God of my father is my helper, and he has rescued me out of the hand of Pharao.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Visit of Jethro
3along with her two sons. One son was named Gershom, for Moses had said, “I have been a foreigner in a foreign land.” 4The other son was named Eliezer, for Moses had said, “The God of my father was my helper and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.” 5Moses’ father-in-law Jethro, along with Moses’ wife and sons, came to him in the desert, where he was encamped at the mountain of God.…

Cross References
Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Isaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”

2 Samuel 22:2-3
He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. / My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence.

Deuteronomy 33:29
Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is the shield that protects you, the sword in which you boast. Your enemies will cower before you, and you shall trample their high places.”

Psalm 46:1
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

Psalm 91:2
I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Psalm 144:2
He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.

Isaiah 26:4
Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.

2 Corinthians 1:10
He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,

Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

2 Timothy 4:18
And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 1:5
who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.

John 10:28-29
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.


Treasury of Scripture

And the name of the other was Eliezer; for the God of my father, said he, was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh:

Eliezer.

Psalm 46:1
To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Isaiah 50:7-9
For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed…

Hebrews 13:6
So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

delivered

Exodus 2:15
Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian: and he sat down by a well.

Psalm 18:1
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said, I will love thee, O LORD, my strength.

Psalm 48:1
A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.

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Exodus 18
1. Jethro brings his wife and two sons to Moses
7. 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














The other son was named Eliezer
The name "Eliezer" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my help." This name is significant as it reflects Moses' personal experience of divine assistance. In the Hebrew context, names often carry deep meanings and are reflective of circumstances or divine attributes. Eliezer's name serves as a testament to God's providence and faithfulness in Moses' life, particularly during his escape from Egypt. This naming underscores the importance of recognizing and remembering God's interventions in our lives.

for Moses had said
This phrase indicates that the naming of Eliezer was not arbitrary but was a deliberate act by Moses. It reflects the practice of naming children in a way that commemorates significant events or divine encounters. Moses' statement is a personal testimony, a verbal acknowledgment of God's role in his life. It serves as a reminder to future generations of the importance of attributing our successes and deliverances to God's hand.

The God of my father
This phrase connects Moses to the patriarchal faith of his ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It emphasizes the continuity of God's covenantal relationship with His people. By invoking "The God of my father," Moses acknowledges the historical faithfulness of God to his lineage. This connection to the patriarchs reinforces the idea that God's promises and help are not just for individuals but are part of a larger, ongoing relationship with His chosen people.

was my helper
The term "helper" in Hebrew is "ezer," which conveys the idea of assistance and support. This word is used in various contexts in the Old Testament to describe God's role in providing aid and deliverance. In this context, it highlights God's active involvement in Moses' life, providing the necessary support to overcome challenges. This assurance of divine help is a source of comfort and strength for believers, reminding them that God is ever-present in times of need.

and delivered me
The concept of deliverance is central to the narrative of Exodus. The Hebrew word for "delivered" is "natsal," which means to snatch away or rescue. This term is often used in the context of salvation and liberation. Moses' deliverance from Pharaoh's sword is a precursor to the greater deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt. It serves as a powerful reminder of God's ability to save and protect His people from seemingly insurmountable dangers.

from the sword of Pharaoh
The "sword of Pharaoh" symbolizes the oppressive power and threat of Egypt. Pharaoh's sword represents the might of the world's greatest empire at the time, yet it was no match for God's power. This phrase underscores the theme of divine sovereignty over earthly powers. It reassures believers that no matter how formidable the opposition, God's deliverance is sure and His protection is unfailing. Moses' escape from Pharaoh's sword is a testament to God's supremacy and His commitment to His covenant people.

(4) Eliezer.--Eliezer is supposed to have been the boy whom Zipporah circumcised in the wilderness (Exodus 4:25). He grew to manhood, and had a son, Rehabiah (1Chronicles 23:17), whose descendants were in the time of David very numerous (1Chronicles 23:17; and comp. 1Chronicles 26:25-26). It is uncertain whether Moses gave him his name before parting from him, in allusion to his escape from the Pharaoh who "sought to slay him" (Exodus 2:15), or first named him on occasion of receiving him back, in allusion to his recent escape from the host which had been destroyed in the Red Sea.

Verse 4. - Eliezer. Eliezer had not been previously mentioned by name; but he was probably the son circumcised by Zipporah, as related in ch. 4:25. We learn from 1 Chronicles 23:15-17, that he grew to manhood, and had an only son, Rehabiah, whose descendants were in the time of Solomon very numerous. For the God of my father, said he, was my help. Eliezer means literally, "My God (is my) help." It would seem that Zipporah, when she circumcised her infant son, omitted to name him; but Moses, before dismissing her, supplied the omission, calling him Eliezer, because God had been his help against the Pharaoh who had sought his life (Exodus 2:15), and of whose death he had recently had intelligence (Exodus 4:19). Thus the names of the two sons expressed respectively, the despondency natural to an exile, and the exultant gratitude of one who had just learned that by God's goodness, the term of his banishment was over.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The other [son]
הָאֶחָ֖ד (hā·’e·ḥāḏ)
Article | Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

was named
וְשֵׁ֥ם (wə·šêm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8034: A name

Eliezer,
אֱלִיעֶ֑זֶר (’ĕ·lî·‘e·zer)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 461: Eliezer -- 'God is help', the name of several Israelites, also of a Damascene

because [Moses had said],
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

“The God
אֱלֹהֵ֤י (’ĕ·lō·hê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

of my father
אָבִי֙ (’ā·ḇî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1: Father

was my helper
בְּעֶזְרִ֔י (bə·‘ez·rî)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5828: A help, helper

and delivered me
וַיַּצִּלֵ֖נִי (way·yaṣ·ṣi·lê·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver

from the sword
מֵחֶ֥רֶב (mê·ḥe·reḇ)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword

of Pharaoh.”
פַּרְעֹֽה׃ (par·‘ōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings


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