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But the midwiues feared God, and did not as the King of Egypt commanded them, but saued the men children aliue.
- 1611 King James Bible
Other Translations of Exodus 1:17
But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.
- King James Version (Pure Cambridge 'Authorized Version')
But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men-children alive.
- American Standard Version (1901)
But the women had the fear of God, and did not do as the king of Egypt said, but let the male children go on living.
- Basic English Bible
But the women had the fear of God, and did not do as the king of Egypt said, but let the male children go on living.
- Darby Bible
But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt had commanded, but saved the men children.
- Douay Rheims Bible
But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the male-children alive.
- Webster's Bible
But the midwives feared God, and didn't do what the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the baby boys alive.
- World English Bible
And the midwives fear God, and have not done as the king of Egypt hath spoken unto them, and keep the lads alive;
- Youngs Literal Bible
But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men-children alive.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
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View Wesley's Notes for Exodus 1:17
1:17 But the midwives feared God - Dreaded his wrath more than Pharaoh's, and therefore saved the men - children alive.
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