Exodus 1:20 “So God was good to the midwives, and the people multiplied and became…”

Exodus 1:20

So God was good to the midwives, and the people multiplied and became even more numerous.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Therefore God dealt well with the midwives: and the people multiplied, and waxed very mighty.

World English Bible

God dealt well with the midwives, and the people multiplied, and grew very mighty.

American Standard Version

And God dealt well with the midwives: and the people multiplied, and waxed very mighty.

Geneva Bible 1599

God therefore prospered the midwiues, and the people multiplied and were very mightie.

Darby Translation

And God dealt well with the midwives; and the people multiplied and became very strong.

Young's Literal Translation

And God doth good to the midwives, and the people multiply, and are very mighty;

Bible in Basic English

And the blessing of God was on these women: and the people were increased in number and became very strong.

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Cross references

“God”

Ecclesiastes 8:12 Isaiah 3:10 Proverbs 11:18 Psalm 111:5 Hebrews 6:10 Psalm 61:5

Ecclesiastes 8:12 · BSB

Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence.

Isaiah 3:10 · BSB

Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor.

Proverbs 11:18 · BSB

The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.

Psalm 111:5 · BSB

He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever.

Hebrews 6:10 · BSB

For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

Psalm 61:5 · BSB

For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.

“the people”

Exodus 1:12 Exodus 1:7

Exodus 1:12 · BSB

But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and flourished; so the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites.

Exodus 1:7 · BSB

but the Israelites were fruitful and increased rapidly; they multiplied and became exceedingly numerous, so that the land was filled with them.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

19The midwives answered Pharaoh, “The Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women, for they are vigorous and give birth before a midwife arrives.”

21And because the midwives feared God, He gave them families of their own.

Read Exodus 1