Hi karla. That's a good question & to add to the confusion, I'll throw in Numbers 10:29.
In Exodus 2:18, we read his name as Reuel & this means "friend of El (God)". This was very likely his given name.
In Exodus 3:1, Jethro (or, Yithro) is from the word, 'Yether', meaning 'his excellence'. So it seems that Jethro is the same person as Reuel, but Reuel was his given name & Jethro may have been a secondary name or honorific title that others might have called him by. As an example from the New Testament, we read of Simon who was also known as Peter ( Matthew 4:18); again known by two names (Simon, Luke 22:31; Peter, Matthew 8:14; Simon Peter, John 13:6).
Then in Numbers 10:29, some believe that Hobab is yet another name for Reuel/Jethro, adding to the confusion, and so several opinions have been given to interpret that 'anomaly'. However, I see it simply as: that Hobab was Reuel's (or Raguel's) son, as Raguel (Reuel) was Moses' father-in-law. This type of family tree descriptions can also be found in many other passages, including 1 Chronicles 5:14, Nehemiah 11:7.
I see that they are mutually exclusive. 'Birthright' being the expected rights & privileges that come to someone because of his/her birth; in the Bible seen given to an offspring because he is the firstborn ('a right by birth'). See also 1 Chronicles 5:1,2 for passing on, or conferring that birthright because of the Will of the father.
'Blessing' being the verbal expression of love, care, appreciation, praises & prayer for the one being blessed. Genesis 24:60; Genesis 31:55; Joshua 14:13; Leviticus 9:22 as some examples.
I FEEL THAT I AM A MAN THAT FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST ORDINANCES I AM NOT DRAWING AWAY FROM HIS ORDINANCES THOSE THAT DRAWS AWAY FROM JESUS CHRIST ORDINANCES ARE THE DESIRE FOR EARTHLY OBJECTS DRAWS TO A DISTANCE FROM GODS ORDINANCES,AND PREPARES MEN FOR DESTRUCTION.I AM A MAN PREPARING MYSELF FOR THE EVER LASTING LIFE, AND MY NEW BODY THE RICHEST THING FROM NOT OF THIS WORLD IS THE EVER LASTING LIFE, AND NEW BODY.1. THEY ALL SHARED IN VICTORY,HAPPY IS THAT PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN HARMONY TOGETHER,WHO ASSIST EACH OTHER WITH UT THROWING IT IN ANY ONE 'S FACE AGAINST THE COMMAND ENEMIES OF THEIR SOULS,TRUSTING IN THE LORD,AND CALLING UPON HIM.2.THEY SHARED IN CAPTIVITY, THEY WOULD HAVE THE BEST LAND NOT CONSIDERING THAT IT LAY MOST EXPOSED THESE ARE THE EARTHLY OBJECTS THAT DRAWS FROM A DISTANCE FROM GOD 'S ORDINANCES.
To pastor Simon Sircar. My humble belief is that in Rev.20:8 referring to gog is a spirit working in the northern countries .if you put your question in Google you will find sources that will help you. I think it is referring to the battle for Jerusalem in future. I believe it has nothing to do with Gog mentioned in Charon.5:4
In Exodus 2:18, we read his name as Reuel & this means "friend of El (God)". This was very likely his given name.
In Exodus 3:1, Jethro (or, Yithro) is from the word, 'Yether', meaning 'his excellence'. So it seems that Jethro is the same person as Reuel, but Reuel was his given name & Jethro may have been a secondary name or honorific title that others might have called him by. As an example from the New Testament, we read of Simon who was also known as Peter ( Matthew 4:18); again known by two names (Simon, Luke 22:31; Peter, Matthew 8:14; Simon Peter, John 13:6).
Then in Numbers 10:29, some believe that Hobab is yet another name for Reuel/Jethro, adding to the confusion, and so several opinions have been given to interpret that 'anomaly'. However, I see it simply as: that Hobab was Reuel's (or Raguel's) son, as Raguel (Reuel) was Moses' father-in-law. This type of family tree descriptions can also be found in many other passages, including 1 Chronicles 5:14, Nehemiah 11:7.
'Blessing' being the verbal expression of love, care, appreciation, praises & prayer for the one being blessed. Genesis 24:60; Genesis 31:55; Joshua 14:13; Leviticus 9:22 as some examples.
Satan is a destroyer of peace. Start asking God for angelic support in keeping your home safe from spiritual warfare.
Here are your scriptures to stand on.
Isaiah 26:3
Psalm 9:10
Philippians 4:7
1 Chronicles 5:20 (2nd half)
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