Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which Yahweh had done to Israel, in that he had delivered them out of the hand of the Egyptians.
Parallel translations
- KJV And Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which the LORD had done to Israel, whom he had delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians.
- BSB And Jethro rejoiced over all the good things the LORD had done for Israel, whom He had rescued from the hand of the Egyptians.
- NKJV Then Jethro rejoiced for all the good which the Lord had done for Israel, whom He had delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians.
- NASB And Jethro rejoiced over all the goodness which the Lord had done for Israel, in rescuing them from the hand of the Egyptians.
- NLT Jethro was delighted when he heard about all the good things the Lord had done for Israel as he rescued them from the hand of the Egyptians.
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Quick answer
Jethro rejoiced over all the good Yahweh had done for Israel in delivering them from Egypt. God's saving acts stir joy even in a Midianite priest.
Overview
Jethro responds to the testimony of God's deliverance with genuine gladness, recognizing the goodness of the Lord. His joy demonstrates that God's redemptive work draws praise from beyond Israel's borders. This foreshadows the wider mission in which the nations rejoice in the salvation God accomplishes.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Rom 12:15Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.
- 1 Cor 12:26When one member suffers, all the members suffer with it. Or when one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.
- Isa 66:10“Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad for her, all you who love her. Rejoice for joy with her, all you who mourn over her;
- Rom 12:10In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honor preferring one another;
- Isa 44:23Sing, you heavens, for Yahweh has done it! Shout, you lower parts of the earth! Break out into singing, you mountains, O forest, all of your trees, for Yahweh has redeemed Jacob, and will glorify himself in Israel.
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