The midwives answered Pharaoh, "The Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women, for they are vigorous and give birth before a midwife arrives." The midwives answered Pharaoh,Shiphrah and Puah stood before Egypt’s king after refusing his command to kill Hebrew boys. Their answer protected the children and showed that they feared God above Pharaoh’s authority.
Gen 41:16 “I myself cannot do it,” Joseph replied, “but God will…”…
Exo 5:1 After that, Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said…
Exo 10:3 So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and told him,…
“The Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women, The midwives described the Hebrew women as distinct from the Egyptians, among whom Israel lived as a growing foreign people. God’s blessing on Israel continued despite Pharaoh’s oppression.
Exo 8:22-23 But on that day I will give special treatment to the land…
Num 23:9 For I see them from atop the rocky cliffs,…
Deu 7:6 For you are a people holy to the LORD your God.…
for they are vigorous The Hebrew women were strong and able to endure childbirth under difficult conditions. Their continued fruitfulness frustrated Pharaoh’s effort to reduce Israel’s numbers.
Pro 31:17 She girds herself with strength and shows that her arms…
Pro 31:25 Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh…
Isa 40:29 He gives power to the faint and increases the strength…
and give birth before a midwife arrives.” By the time the midwives came, the children had already been born and could not be killed at delivery. God preserved the sons of Israel and overturned Pharaoh’s plan through the courage of two women.
Isa 66:7 Before she was in labor, she gave birth;…
Gen 35:17 During her severe labor, the midwife said to her…
1Sa 4:19 Now Eli’s daughter-in-law, the wife of Phinehas…
Persons / Places / Events 1. Hebrew MidwivesShiphrah and Puah, the midwives mentioned earlier in Exodus 1, who feared God and defied Pharaoh's orders to kill Hebrew male infants. 2. PharaohThe king of Egypt who ordered the killing of Hebrew male infants to suppress the growing population of the Israelites. 3. Hebrew WomenThe Israelite women described as vigorous, giving birth before the midwives could arrive. 4. EgyptThe land where the Israelites were enslaved and where these events took place. 5. God's ProvidenceThe underlying theme of God's protection and providence for His people, even in dire circumstances. Teaching Points Fear of God Over Fear of ManThe midwives' actions demonstrate the importance of fearing God above all earthly authorities. This reverence for God should guide our decisions, especially when faced with moral dilemmas. Courage in AdversityThe midwives showed remarkable courage in the face of potential punishment. Believers are called to stand firm in their convictions, trusting in God's protection and provision. Value of LifeThe midwives' respect for life reflects the biblical principle of the sanctity of life. Christians are called to uphold and protect life in all its stages. God's Sovereignty and ProvidenceDespite Pharaoh's oppressive plans, God's purposes prevailed. This reminds us that God is sovereign and His plans cannot be thwarted by human schemes. Role of Women in God's PlanThe midwives played a crucial role in God's redemptive history, highlighting the significant contributions of women in the biblical account and in the church today. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the fear of God influence our daily decisions, especially when they conflict with societal norms or authorities? 2. In what ways can we demonstrate courage in our faith when faced with opposition or persecution? 3. How does the account of the midwives challenge us to value and protect life in our communities? 4. What are some examples of God's providence in your life, and how do they encourage you to trust Him more fully? 5. How can we recognize and support the roles of women in our church and community, following the example of the Hebrew midwives? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 12:3God's promise to Abraham that He would bless those who bless him and curse those who curse him, showing God's protection over the Israelites. Acts 5:29The apostles' declaration to obey God rather than men, similar to the midwives' decision to fear God over Pharaoh. Proverbs 9:10The fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom, which the midwives exemplified in their actions. Psalm 139:13-16God's intimate involvement in the creation of life, highlighting the sanctity of life that the midwives upheld. Hebrews 11:23The faith of Moses' parents in hiding him, paralleling the faith and courage of the midwives. | The Prosperity of Israel | D. Young | Exodus 1:1-22 | | A Bad King Will Make a Wicked People | J. S. Exell, M. A. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | A Definition of the Fear of God | C. Buck. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | A King's Ignorance | Homilist | Exodus 1:7-22 | | A Large Population | J. S. Exell, M. A. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | A Large Population, and What it Led To | J. S. Exell, M. A. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | A Perversion of Language | G. Bush. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Affliction and Growth | H. C. Trumbull. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Ancestry Numerically Regarded | Popular Science Monthly | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Beneficent Influence of the Fear of God | J. Parker, D. D. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Beneficial Effects of Affliction | J. Trapp. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Change of Government | G. Hughes, B. D. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Civilizing Influence of the Fear of God | T. Guthrie, D. D. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Darkest Before the Dawn | J. J. Van Oosterzee, D. D. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Egypt Opposed to Israel | W. Jenkyn. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Egypt, the House of Bondage to God's People | J. B. Brown, B. A. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Egypt's New King | J. S. Exell, M. A. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Embittering the Lives of Others | H. C. Trumbull. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Emptiness of Fame | Christian Journal | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Excellency of the Fear of God | J. Spencer. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Fear of God a Safeguard | Dr. Hugh Macmillan. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Fruitfulness of Israelites in Egypt | A. Nevin, D. D. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Graces Multiply by Affliction | T. Adams. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | High Social Position Used for the Furtherance of a Wicked Purpose | J. S. Exell, M. A. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | How to Defeat the Devil | Spurgeon, Charles Haddon | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Increase by God's Blessing | G. Hughes, B. D. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Increasing Power of Sin | A. Maclaren, D. D. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Jealousy of Autocrats | Scientific Illustrations and Symbols | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Life Maintained by Struggling | Scientific Illustrations and Symbols | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Like Ruler, Like People | J. Harding. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Lnjuries Overruled | Scientific Illustrations and Symbols | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Moral Growth Proportionate to Affliction | J. S. Exell, M. A. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Moulding Influences of Life | H. W. Beecher. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Obedience to Conscience | W. Baxendale. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Oblivion and Neglect | J. Spencer. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Oppression and Growth | A. Maclaren, D. D. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Persecution Fertilising | J. Orton. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Persecution of God's People for Hypothetical Offences | J. Cumming, D. D. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Pharaoh's Cruel Policy | A. Maclaren, D. D. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Pharaoh's Evil Intention Frustrated by God | G. Hughes, B. D. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Pharaoh's Murderous Intentions | J. Parker, D. D. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Pharaoh's Sceptical Reasoning | A. Nevin, D. D. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Progress in Sin | | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Prosperity Under Persecutions | Spurgeon, Charles Haddon | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Strange Increase | The Apology of Al Kindy, A. D. 830. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Successful Colonists | Scientific Illustrations and Symbols | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Suffering and Strength | W. H. D. Adams. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | That God Allowed His People Thus to be Enslaved and Afflicted | J. S. Exell, M. A. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | The Advantage of Afflictions | J. Spencer. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | The Best Service | J. Parker, D. D. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | The Bitter Lives | Dr. Fowler. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | The Bondage | P. Fairbairn, D. D. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | The Bondage of Sin | C. S. Robinson, D. D. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | The Bondage of Sin | W. M. Taylor, D. D. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | The Bondage of Sin | Isaac Barrow. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | The Climax of Cruelty | M. M. Kalisch, Ph. D. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | The Despotism of Sin | J. S. Exell, M. A. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | The Egyptians Were Grieved | J. S. Exell, M. A. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | The End and Design of the Council | J. S. Exell, M. A. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | The Fear of God | Great Thoughts | Exodus 1:7-22 | | The Increase of the Church | J. S. Exell, M. A. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | The King that Knew not Joseph | J. Cumming, D. D. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | The Last Edict of a Tyrant King | J. S. Exell, M. A. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | The Mummy of Rameses the Great | C. S. Robinson, D. D. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | The Spiritual Bondage of Men | R. P. Buddicom, M. A. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | The Sufferings of Israel Were Rendered More Intense | J. S. Exell, M. A. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | The Taskmasters of the World | J. S. Exell, M. A. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | The University of Hard Knocks | Dr. Talmage. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | The Vicissitudes of Power | J. S. Exell, M. A. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Use of Adversity | Irish Congregational Magazine | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Why Does Persecution and Trial Operate Thus | J. S. Exell, M. A. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Why Were the Males to be Put to Death? | J. S. Exell, M. A. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | Wrong Councils | J. S. Exell, M. A. | Exodus 1:7-22 | | The Policy of Pharaoh | J. Orr | Exodus 1:8-22 | | The Conduct of the Midwives | D. Young | Exodus 1:15-21 | | A King's Edicts | J. Orr | Exodus 1:15-22 | | The Way of Sin | J. Urquhart | Exodus 1:15-22 |
People Asher, Benjamin, Dan, Egyptians, Gad, Israelites, Issachar, Jacob, Joseph, Levi, Naphtali, Pharaoh, Puah, Reuben, Shiphrah, Simeon, ZebulunPlaces Egypt, Nile River, Pithom, RamsesTopics Aren't, Arrive, Birth, Borne, Delivered, Egyptian, Ere, Hebrew, Lively, Midwife, Midwives, Pharaoh, Strong, Takes, Vigorous, WomenDictionary of Bible Themes Exodus 1:15-21 5410 midwife
5663 childbirth Exodus 1:15-22 5463 proclamations Library Four Shaping Centuries
'Now these are the names of the children of Israel, which came into Egypt: every man and his household came with Jacob. 2. Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, 3. Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin, 4. Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher. 5. And all the souls that came out of the loins of Jacob were seventy souls: for Joseph was in Egypt already. 6. And Joseph died, and all his brethren, and all that generation. 7, And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureDeath and Growth
'And Joseph died, and all his brethren, and all that generation. 7. And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty....'--EXODUS i. 6, 7. These remarkable words occur in a short section which makes the link between the Books of Genesis and of Exodus. The writer recapitulates the list of the immigrants into Egypt, in the household of Jacob, and then, as it were, having got them there, he clears the stage to prepare for a new set of actors. …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Prosperity under Persecution
Of this general principle we shall now proceed to consider three special illustrations. First, the circumstances of the children of Israel; secondly, the history of the church of Christ; thirdly, the experience of individual Christians. I. IN THE CASE OF ISRAEL, it did seem to be a deep-laid plot, very politic and crafty indeed, that as the kings of Egypt, themselves of an alien race, had subdued the Egyptians, they should prevent the other alien race, the Israelites, from conquering them. Instead …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 17: 1871 But, as for that which is Written, that God did Good to the Hebrew...
32. But, as for that which is written, that God did good to the Hebrew midwives, and to Rahab the harlot of Jericho, [2444] this was not because they lied, but because they were merciful to God's people. That therefore which was rewarded in them was, not their deceit, but their benevolence; benignity of mind, not iniquity of lying. [2445] For, as it would not be marvellous and absurd if God on account of good works after done by them should be willing to forgive some evil works at another time before …
St. Augustine—Against Lying There is a Great Question About Lying, which Often Arises in the Midst Of...
1. There is a great question about Lying, which often arises in the midst of our every day business, and gives us much trouble, that we may not either rashly call that a lie which is not such, or decide that it is sometimes right to tell a lie, that is, a kind of honest, well-meant, charitable lie. This question we will painfully discuss by seeking with them that seek: whether to any good purpose, we need not take upon ourselves to affirm, for the attentive reader will sufficiently gather from the …
St. Augustine—On Lying The Secret of Its Greatness
[Illustration: (drop cap G) The Great Pyramid] God always chooses the right kind of people to do His work. Not only so, He always gives to those whom He chooses just the sort of life which will best prepare them for the work He will one day call them to do. That is why God put it into the heart of Pharaoh's daughter to bring up Moses as her own son in the Egyptian palace. The most important part of Moses' training was that his heart should be right with God, and therefore he was allowed to remain …
Mildred Duff—The Bible in its Making The Wisdom of God
The next attribute is God's wisdom, which is one of the brightest beams of the Godhead. He is wise in heart.' Job 9:9. The heart is the seat of wisdom. Cor in Hebraeo sumitur pro judicio. Pineda. Among the Hebrews, the heart is put for wisdom.' Let men of understanding tell me:' Job 34:44: in the Hebrew, Let men of heart tell me.' God is wise in heart, that is, he is most wise. God only is wise; he solely and wholly possesses all wisdom; therefore he is called, the only wise God.' I Tim 1:17. All …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity Appeal to the Christian Women of the South
BY A.E. GRIMKE. "Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not within thyself that thou shalt escape in the king's house more than all the Jews. For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place: but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this. And Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer:--and so will I go in unto the king, …
Angelina Emily Grimke—An Appeal to the Christian Women of the South Exodus
The book of Exodus--so named in the Greek version from the march of Israel out of Egypt--opens upon a scene of oppression very different from the prosperity and triumph in which Genesis had closed. Israel is being cruelly crushed by the new dynasty which has arisen in Egypt (i.) and the story of the book is the story of her redemption. Ultimately it is Israel's God that is her redeemer, but He operates largely by human means; and the first step is the preparation of a deliverer, Moses, whose parentage, …
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