Exodus 1:19 net — The midwives said to Pharaoh,“Because the Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women– for the Hebrew women are vigoro…

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"The midwives said to Pharaoh,“Because the Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women– for the Hebrew women are vigorous; they give birth before the midwife gets to them!”"

— Exodus 1:19, NET Bible

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Exodus 1 — Context

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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?”

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The midwives said to Pharaoh,“Because the Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women– for the Hebrew women are vigorous; they give birth before the midwife gets to them!”

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So God treated the midwives well, and the people multiplied and became very strong.

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And because the midwives feared God, he made households for them.

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Then Pharaoh commanded all his people,“All sons that are born you must throw into the river, but all daughters you may let live.”

Exodus 1:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 1:19 say?
Exodus 1:19 in the NET Bible reads: “The midwives said to Pharaoh,“Because the Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women– for the Hebrew women are vigorous; they give birth before the midwife gets to them!””
Where is Exodus 1:19 in the Bible?
Exodus 1:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 1, verse 19.
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 1:19.
What translation should I read Exodus 1:19 in?
Exodus 1:19 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 1:19?
Exodus 1:19 reads (NET): “The midwives said to Pharaoh,“Because the Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women– for the Hebrew women are vigorous; they give birth before the midwife gets to them!”” 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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