Exodus 18:7

And Moses went out to meet his father in law, and did obeisance, and kissed him; and they asked each other of their welfare; and they came into the tent.

Cross-reference

Genesis 29:13 shows Laban embracing, kissing, and welcoming Jacob, echoing the affectionate greeting here.

Genesis 33:4 has Esau embracing and kissing Jacob, closely matching the kiss of greeting here.

In Genesis 43:27, Joseph asks about his brothers' welfare — the same inquiry about health and peace as here.

Genesis 45:15 shows Joseph kissing his brothers after reconciliation, similar to the kiss of welcome here.

1 Kings 2:19 shows Solomon rising to meet Bathsheba and bowing — mirroring Moses’ bowing and greeting Jethro, both honoring a parent figure.

Jeremiah 15:5 laments that no one asks about Jerusalem's welfare — contrasting with the positive inquiry here.

Luke 7:45 Contrast

Luke 7:45 rebukes the lack of a kiss of greeting, contrasting the warm kiss given here.

Genesis 46:29 shows Joseph falling on his father’s neck and weeping — a parallel reunion with embrace and affection.

Acts 20:37 Parallel

In Acts 20:37, weeping and kissing Paul farewell mirrors the affectionate greeting kiss here, though context differs.