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    Jethro

    JETH-roh

    Hebrew
    Boy
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    His excellence; Abundance; Overflow
    Origin
    Hebrew
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Jethro appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
    First appears in
    Exodus — Exodus and the Law
    Peak US usage
    1890s (0.001% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Jethro teaches that wisdom often comes from outside our circle — God uses unexpected counselors to prevent burnout and build healthy leadership.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Exodus 18:17-18

      "And Moses' father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good. Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that is with thee."

    • Exodus 18:21

      "Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness."

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