Exodus 1:15 net — The king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiphrah and the other Puah,

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"The king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiphrah and the other Puah,"

— Exodus 1:15, NET Bible

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Exodus 1 — Context

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But the more the Egyptians oppressed them, the more they multiplied and spread. As a result the Egyptians loathed the Israelites,

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and they made the Israelites serve rigorously.

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They made their lives bitter by hard service with mortar and bricks and by all kinds of service in the fields. Every kind of service the Israelites were required to give was rigorous.

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The king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiphrah and the other Puah,

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“When you assist the Hebrew women in childbirth, observe at the delivery: If it is a son, kill him, but if it is a daughter, she may live.”

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But the midwives feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt had told them; they let the boys live.

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Then the king of Egypt summoned the midwives and said to them,“Why have you done this and let the boys live?”

Exodus 1:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 1:15 say?
Exodus 1:15 in the NET Bible reads: “The king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiphrah and the other Puah,”
Where is Exodus 1:15 in the Bible?
Exodus 1:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 1, verse 15.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 1:15.
What translation should I read Exodus 1:15 in?
Exodus 1:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 1:15?
Exodus 1:15 reads (NET): “The king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiphrah and the other Puah,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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