Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Because the midwives
King James Version
And it came to pass, because the midwives feared God, that he made them houses.
Holman Bible
Since the midwives feared God, He gave them families.
International Standard Version
Because the midwives feared God, he provided families for them.
A Conservative Version
And it came to pass, because the midwives feared God, that he made them households.
American Standard Version
And it came to pass, because the midwives feared God, that he made them households.
Amplified
And because the midwives feared God [with profound reverence],
Bible in Basic English
And because the women who took care of the Hebrew mothers had the fear of God, he gave them families.
Darby Translation
And it came to pass, because the midwives feared God, that he made them houses.
Julia Smith Translation
And it will be because the midwives will fear God, and he will make houses for them.
King James 2000
And it came to pass, because the midwives feared God, that he gave them families.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{And so} because the midwives feared God, he gave them {families}.
Modern King James verseion
And it happened, because the midwives feared God, that He made them houses.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and - because the midwives feared God - he made them houses.
NET Bible
And because the midwives feared God, he made households for them.
New Heart English Bible
It happened, because the midwives feared God, that he gave them families.
The Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass, because the midwives feared God, that he made for them households.
Webster
And it came to pass, because the midwives feared God, that he made them houses.
World English Bible
It happened, because the midwives feared God, that he gave them families.
Youngs Literal Translation
and it cometh to pass, because the midwives have feared God, that He maketh for them households;
Themes
Egypt » History of israel in » Male children destroyed
Fear » The reward for fearing the lord
Oppression » Instances of » Of israelites, by egyptians
Interlinear
Yalad
Yare'
'elohiym
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Exodus 1:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
Israel And Oppression In Egypt
20
God was good to the midwives, and the people multiplied, and became very mighty.
21 Because the midwives
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:35
I will choose a priest who will be faithful to me and do everything I desire him to do. I will give him descendants, who will always serve in the presence of my anointed ones forever.
1 Kings 11:38
If you obey me completely I will always be with you. You must live by my laws, and win my approval by doing what I command, as my servant David did. I will make you king of Israel and will make sure that your descendants rule after you, just as I have done for David.
1 Kings 2:24
Now by the living God Jehovah who has given me my throne from David my father. He made me one of a line of kings. He gave me his word. Adonijah will be put to death this day.
2 Samuel 7:27-29
Now therefore, may it please you to bless the house of your servant that it may continue a long time before you. You O Lord Jehovah have spoken. May the house of your servant be blessed from generation to generation.
Psalm 127:1
([Psalm of Solomon]) If Jehovah does not build the house, it is vain for the builders to work on it. If Jehovah does not protect a city, it is vain for the guard to stay alert.
1 Samuel 25:28
Also please forgive the transgression of your maidservant. Jehovah will certainly give you a lasting dynasty, because my lord is fighting the battles of Jehovah. Evil will not be found in you all your days.
2 Samuel 7:11-13
when I let judges rule my people. I have kept your enemies from attacking you. Now I promise that you and your descendants will be kings.
Psalm 37:3
Trust Jehovah and do good things. Live in the land, and practice being faithful.
Psalm 127:3
Children are an inheritance from Jehovah. They are a blessing from him.
Proverbs 24:3
By wisdom a house is built. It is established by understanding.
Ecclesiastes 8:12
Though a sinner does evil a hundred times, and he lives a long life, yet I know that it will be well with those who respect (reverence) God and worship him.
Jeremiah 35:2
Go into the house of the Rechabites and talk to them. Take them into the House of Jehovah, into one of the rooms, and give them wine.