Exodus 2:22

"Moses was content to dwell with the man. He gave Moses Zipporah, his daughter."

Key Reflection

In this verse, Moses' willingness to stay and marry Zipporah symbolizes his commitment to serve God even in unfamiliar or difficult circumstances. The union with Zipporah foreshadows the broader themes of leadership and devotion that define Moses' life as a prophet and deliverer.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Gershom -The first syllable “Ger” is common to Hebrew and Egyptian, and means “sojourner.” The second syllable “Shom” answers exactly to the Coptic “Shemmo,” which means “a foreign or strange land.”

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