Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
But the midwives feared God and didn't do what the king of Egypt told them. Instead, they let the boys live.
New American Standard Bible
But the midwives
King James Version
But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.
Holman Bible
The Hebrew midwives, however, feared God
A Conservative Version
But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the male children alive.
American Standard Version
But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men-children alive.
Amplified
But the midwives feared God [with profound reverence] and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded, but they let the boy babies live.
Bible in Basic English
But the women had the fear of God, and did not do as the king of Egypt said, but let the male children go on living.
Darby Translation
But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt had said to them, but saved the male children alive.
Julia Smith Translation
And the midwives will fear God, and they did not according to what the king of Egypt said to them, and they will preserve alive the boys.
King James 2000
But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the male children alive.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But the midwives feared God, and they did not do as the king of Egypt had said to them. They let the boys live.
Modern King James verseion
But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved alive the male children.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Notwithstanding, the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them: but saved the men children.
NET Bible
But the midwives feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt had told them; they let the boys live.
New Heart English Bible
But the midwives feared God, and did not do what the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the baby boys alive.
The Emphasized Bible
But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt spake unto them, - but suffered the male children to live.
Webster
But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the male-children alive.
World English Bible
But the midwives feared God, and didn't do what the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the baby boys alive.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the midwives fear God, and have not done as the king of Egypt hath spoken unto them, and keep the lads alive;
Themes
Egypt » History of israel in » Male children destroyed
Oppression » Instances of » Of israelites, by egyptians
Interlinear
Yalad
Yare'
'elohiym
Dabar
Chayah
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Exodus 1:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Israel And Oppression In Egypt
16 "When you help the Hebrew women give birth," he said, "watch them as they deliver. If it's a son, kill him; but if it's a daughter, let her live." 17 But the midwives feared God and didn't do what the king of Egypt told them. Instead, they let the boys live. 18 When the king of Egypt called for the midwives, he asked them, "Why have you done this and allowed the boys to live?"
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Cross References
Acts 5:29
But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men!
Proverbs 16:6
Iniquity is atoned for by gracious love and truth, and through fear of the LORD people turn from evil.
Daniel 3:16-18
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered King Nebuchadnezzar, "It's not necessary for us to respond in this matter.
Daniel 6:13
Then they told the king, "Daniel, who is one of the Judean exiles, pays no attention to you, your majesty, or to the written decree, since he is still praying three times a day."
Genesis 20:11
"I thought that there's no fear of God in this place," Abraham replied, "and that they would kill me because of my wife.
Genesis 42:18
Three days later, Joseph told them, "I fear God, so do this and you'll live.
Exodus 1:21
Because the midwives feared God, he provided families for them.
Nehemiah 5:15
Nevertheless, the former governors before me placed a heavy burden on the people. They received food and wine, plus a tax of 40 shekels of silver. Even their young men took advantage of the people, but I never did so because I feared God.
Psalm 31:19
How great is your goodness that you have reserved for those who fear you, that you have set in place for those who take refuge in you, in the presence of the children of men.
Proverbs 8:13
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. Pride, arrogance, an evil lifestyle, and perverted speech I despise.
Proverbs 24:11-12
Rescue those who are being led away to death, and save those who stumble toward slaughter.
Ecclesiastes 8:12
Even though a sinner does what is wrong a hundred times and still survives, nevertheless I also know that things will go well for those who fear God, who fear in his presence.
Ecclesiastes 12:13
Let the conclusion of all of these thoughts be heard: Fear God and obey his commandments, for this is what it means to be human.
Hosea 5:11
Ephraim is crushed, broken by judgment, because he willingly pursued idols.
Micah 6:16
You keep Omri's statutes and observe the customs of the house of Ahab. Because you live according to their advice, I'll make you desolate and turn your inhabitants into an object of scorn. Therefore you will bear the shame of my people."
Matthew 10:28
Stop being afraid of those who kill the body but can't kill the soul. Instead, be afraid of the one who can destroy both body and soul in hell.
Luke 12:5
I'll show you the one you should be afraid of. Be afraid of the one who has the authority to throw you into hell after killing you. Yes, I tell you, be afraid of him!
Acts 4:18-20
So they called Peter and John back in and ordered them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.