Exodus 1:22
The Scripture
(22) And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 1:16Exodus 7:19Exodus 7:20Exodus 7:21Psalms 105:25Proverbs 1:16Proverbs 4:16Proverbs 27:4Acts 7:19Revelation 16:4Revelation 16:5Revelation 16:6
Related verses (shared words)
Leviticus 18:9Luke 12:53Genesis 15:18Exodus 2:5Exodus 7:18Exodus 7:20