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Exodus 1:19

American Standard Version

And the midwives said unto Pharaoh, Because the Hebrew women are not as the Egyptian women; for they are lively, and are delivered ere the midwife come unto them.

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Exodus 1:19 in other translations

The midwives said to Pharaoh, “Because the Hebrew women aren’t like the Egyptian women; for they are vigorous and give birth before the midwife comes to them.”

Exodus 1:19 · World English Bible

Exodus 1:19 in context

  1. 17But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men-children alive.
  2. 18And the king of Egypt called for the midwives, and said unto them, Why have ye done this thing, and have saved the men-children alive?
  3. 19And the midwives said unto Pharaoh, Because the Hebrew women are not as the Egyptian women; for they are lively, and are delivered ere the midwife come unto them.
  4. 20And God dealt well with the midwives: and the people multiplied, and waxed very mighty.
  5. 21And it came to pass, because the midwives feared God, that he made them households.