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Parsha 17 of 54EXO

Yitro

יתרו

Jethro

22 Shevat 5787

Dates follow the reference reading calendar. The congregation's New Moon Holy Day calendar is prepared separately.

Portion overview

The Ten Commandments

Reading outline

Verse-level section headings for this reading's Torah, Prophets, and Gospel readings.

Torah

EXO 18:1-20:26

  1. EXO 18:1Jethro brings his wife and two sons to Moses.
  2. EXO 18:7Moses entertains him, and relates the goodness of the Lord.
  3. EXO 18:9Jethro rejoices, blesses God, and offers sacrifice.
  4. EXO 18:13He gives good counsel, which is accepted.
  5. EXO 18:27Jethro departs.
  6. EXO 19:1The people arrive at Sinai.
  7. EXO 19:3God's message by Moses unto the people out of the mount.
  8. EXO 19:8The people's answer returned again.
  9. EXO 19:9The people are prepared against the third day, for the giving of the law.
  10. EXO 19:12The mountain must not be touched.
  11. EXO 19:16The fearful presence of God upon the mount.
  12. EXO 20:1The ten commandments are spoken by Jehovah.
  13. EXO 20:18The people are afraid, but Moses comforts them.
  14. EXO 20:21Idolatry is forbidden.
  15. EXO 20:23Of what sort the altar should be.
Reference numbering and source

The source uses Hebrew Bible numbering, with Christian equivalents in parentheses where supplied. The study references above use those Christian-numbered equivalents.

Torah
Exo. 18:1–20:23(26)*
Haftarah / Prophets
Isa. 6:1–7:6, 9:5–6(6–7)*
Gospel
Mt. 19:16–26

Source: Torah Club / First Fruits of Zion 5787 / 2026–2027 reading schedule.

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