Exodus 2:19 bbe — And they said, An Egyptian came to our help against the keepers of sheep and got water for us and gave it to the flock.

Bible in Basic English

"And they said, An Egyptian came to our help against the keepers of sheep and got water for us and gave it to the flock."

— Exodus 2:19, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 2 — Context

16

Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came to get water for their father's flock.

17

And the keepers of the sheep came up and were driving them away; but Moses got up and came to their help, watering their flock for them.

18

And when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How is it that you have come back so quickly today?

19

And they said, An Egyptian came to our help against the keepers of sheep and got water for us and gave it to the flock.

20

And he said to his daughters, Where is he? why have you let the man go? make him come in and give him a meal.

21

And Moses was happy to go on living with the man; and he gave his daughter Zipporah to Moses.

22

And she gave birth to a son, to whom he gave the name Gershom: for he said, I have been living in a strange land.

Exodus 2:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 2:19 say?
Exodus 2:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And they said, An Egyptian came to our help against the keepers of sheep and got water for us and gave it to the flock.”
Where is Exodus 2:19 in the Bible?
Exodus 2:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 2, 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 2:19.
What translation should I read Exodus 2:19 in?
Exodus 2:19 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 2:19?
Exodus 2:19 reads (BBE): “And they said, An Egyptian came to our help against the keepers of sheep and got water for us and gave it to the flock.” 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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