Exodus 1:17 Hebrew Word Analysis

Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But the women had the fear of God, and did not do as the king of Egypt said, but let the male children go on living.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt had said to them, but saved the male children alive.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

But the midwives feared God, and didn't do what the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the baby boys alive.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And the midwives fear God, and have not done as the king of Egypt hath spoken unto them, and keep the lads alive;