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Exodus 2:2

Exodus 2:1 net — The Birth of the Deliverer A man from the household of Levi married a woman who was a descendant of Levi.

NET Bible

"The Birth of the Deliverer A man from the household of Levi married a woman who was a descendant of Levi."

— Exodus 2:1, NET Bible

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Exodus 2 — Context

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The Birth of the Deliverer A man from the household of Levi married a woman who was a descendant of Levi.

2

The woman became pregnant and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a healthy child, she hid him for three months.

3

But when she was no longer able to hide him, she took a papyrus basket for him and sealed it with bitumen and pitch. She put the child in it and set it among the reeds along the edge of the Nile.

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His sister stationed herself at a distance to find out what would happen to him.

Exodus 2:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 2:1 say?
Exodus 2:1 in the NET Bible reads: “The Birth of the Deliverer A man from the household of Levi married a woman who was a descendant of Levi.”
Where is Exodus 2:1 in the Bible?
Exodus 2:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 2, verse 1.
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 2:1.
What translation should I read Exodus 2:1 in?
Exodus 2:1 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 2:1?
Exodus 2:1 reads (NET): “The Birth of the Deliverer A man from the household of Levi married a woman who was a descendant of Levi.” 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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