Exodus 1:21 kjva — And it came to pass, because the midwives feared God, that he made them houses.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And it came to pass, because the midwives feared God, that he made them houses."

— Exodus 1:21, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Exodus 1 — Context

18

And 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?

19

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 midwives come in unto them.

20

Therefore God dealt well with the midwives: and the people multiplied, and waxed very mighty.

21

And it came to pass, because the midwives feared God, that he made them houses.

22

And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive.

Exodus 1:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 1:21 say?
Exodus 1:21 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And it came to pass, because the midwives feared God, that he made them houses.”
Where is Exodus 1:21 in the Bible?
Exodus 1:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 1, verse 21.
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 1:21.
What translation should I read Exodus 1:21 in?
Exodus 1:21 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 1:21?
Exodus 1:21 reads (KJVA): “And it came to pass, because the midwives feared God, that he made them houses.” 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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