Exodus 1:17
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But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Exodus 1:17
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt had commanded them, but let the boys live.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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 midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt had said to them, but saved the male children alive.
- Darby 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
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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