Exodus 2:7

Then said his sister to Pharaoh's daughter, Shall I go and call to thee a nurse of the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for thee?

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Other Translations for Exodus 2:7

BSB

Then his sister said to Pharaoh's daughter, "Shall I go and call one of the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?"

AKJV

Then said his sister to Pharaoh's daughter, Shall I go and call to you a nurse of the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for you?

CPDV

And the sister of the boy said to her: "If you wish, I will go and call to you a Hebrew woman, who will be able nurse the infant."

ERV

Then said his sister to Pharaoh's daughter, Shall I go and call thee a nurse of the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for thee?

NHEB

Then his sister said to Pharaoh's daughter, "Should I go and call a nurse for you from the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for you?"

SMT

And his sister will say to Pharaoh's daughter, Shall I go and call to thee a nurse from the Hebrew women, and she will suckle the child for thee?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 2:7

ThensaidH559VerbhissisterH269Noun FemininetoPharaoh'sH6547Noun Masculine daughterH1323ShallIgoH3212VerbandcallH7121VerbtotheeanurseH3243VerboftheHebrewH5680 womenH802Noun FemininethatshemaynurseH3243VerbthechildH3206Noun Masculineforthee

Commentary for Exodus 2:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 2:7

Summary

Sister suggests finding someone to feed the foundling

Place

Egypt

Event

Sister volunteers for solution

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300-1200 BC