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NASB | Exodus 1:15 ¶ Then the king of Egypt spoke to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiphrah and the other was named Puah; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 2015 |
Exodus 1:15 ¶ Then the king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiphrah (beauty) and the other named Puah (splendor), |
Bible Question: Does anyone have a different opinion as to whether the midwives were Egyptian or Hebrew and why? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Susan! I guess I don't understand the question. Ex. 1:15 calls them Hebrew midwives. The word used is Strong's Number 5680 'ib-ree’', which is 34 times in the Old Testament and is always translated 'Hebrew'. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |