Exodus 1:17

But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.

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Other Translations for Exodus 1:17

BSB
The midwives, however, feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt had instructed; they let the boys live.
AKJV
But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.
CPDV
But the midwives feared God, and so they did not act according to the precept of the king of Egypt, but they kept the males safe.
ERV
But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.
NHEB
But the midwives feared God, and did not do what the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the baby boys alive.
SMT
And the midwives will fear God, and they did not according to what the king of Egypt said to them, and they will preserve alive the boys.

Commentary for Exodus 1:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 1:17
Summary
Midwives choose obedience to God over pharaoh
Place
Egypt
Event
Midwives disobey infanticide command
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Blessing