Exodus 1:21

And it came to pass, because the midwives feared God, that he made them houses.

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Other Translations for Exodus 1:21

BSB
And because the midwives feared God, He gave them families of their own.
AKJV
And it came to pass, because the midwives feared God, that he made them houses.
CPDV
And because the midwives feared God, he built houses for them.
ERV
And it came to pass, because the midwives feared God, that he made them houses.
NHEB
It happened, because the midwives feared God, that he gave them families.
SMT
And it will be because the midwives will fear God, and he will make houses for them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 1:21

AnditcametopassbecausethemidwivesH3205VerbfearedH3372VerbGodH430Noun MasculinethathemadeH6213VerbthemhousesH1004Noun Masculine

Commentary for Exodus 1:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 1:21
Summary
Midwives given households for fearing God
Place
Egypt
Event
God establishes families for midwives
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Blessing