Exodus 1:16
The Scripture
(16) And he said, When ye do the office of a midwife to the Hebrew women, and see them upon the stools; if it be a son, then ye shall kill him: but if it be a daughter, then she shall live.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter records the birth of the Israelites in Egypt and Pharaoh’s decision to increase their numbers, which leads to the oppression of the children. It also introduces the notion of a distinct nation and the promise of future deliverance.
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Related verses (shared words)
Luke 12:53Romans 14:8Galatians 2:20Genesis 36:2Exodus 2:7Leviticus 18:17