Exodus 1:19
The Scripture
(19) And the midwives said unto Pharaoh, Because the Hebrew women are not as the Egyptian women; for they are lively, and are delivered ere the midwives come in unto them.
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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