Exodus 2:2 bbe — And she became with child and gave birth to a Son; and when she saw that he was a beautiful child, she kept him secretl…

Bible in Basic English

"And she became with child and gave birth to a Son; and when she saw that he was a beautiful child, she kept him secretly for three months."

— Exodus 2:2, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 2 — Context

1

Now a man of the house of Levi took as his wife a daughter of Levi.

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And she became with child and gave birth to a Son; and when she saw that he was a beautiful child, she kept him secretly for three months.

3

And when she was no longer able to keep him secret, she made him a basket out of the stems of water-plants, pasting sticky earth over it to keep the water out; and placing the baby in it she put it among the plants by the edge of the Nile.

4

And his sister took her place at a distance to see what would become of him.

5

Now Pharaoh's daughter came down to the Nile to take a bath, while her women were walking by the riverside; and she saw the basket among the river-plants, and sent her servant-girl to get it.

Exodus 2:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 2:2 say?
Exodus 2:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And she became with child and gave birth to a Son; and when she saw that he was a beautiful child, she kept him secretly for three months.”
Where is Exodus 2:2 in the Bible?
Exodus 2:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 2, verse 2.
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 2:2.
What translation should I read Exodus 2:2 in?
Exodus 2:2 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 2:2?
Exodus 2:2 reads (BBE): “And she became with child and gave birth to a Son; and when she saw that he was a beautiful child, she kept him secretly for three months.” 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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