Devine Scripture

Exodus 1:18

Exodus chapter 1 · verse 18 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the king of Egypt called for the midwives, and said unto them, Why have ye done this thing, and have saved the men-children alive?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the king of Egypt called for the midwives, and said unto them, Why have ye done this thing, and have saved the men children alive?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the king of Egypt called for the midwives, and said unto them, Why have ye done this thing, and have saved the men-children alive?

Context

v.17But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men-children alive.

v.18This passage

v.19And the midwives said unto Pharaoh, Because the Hebrew women are not as the Egyptian women; for they are lively, and are delivered ere the midwife come unto them.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ecclesiastes 8:4

    For the king’s word hath power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

  • 2 Samuel 13:28

    And Absalom commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now, when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine; and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon, then kill him; fear not; have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant.