Exodus 1:18
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King James Version (modern wording)
And the king of Egypt called for the midwives, and said unto them, Why have all of you done this thing, and have saved the men children alive?
Exodus 1:18 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And the king of Egypt called for the midwives, and said unto them, Why have ye done this thing, and have saved the men-children alive?
Exodus 1:18 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
So the king of Egypt summoned the midwives and asked them, “Why have you done this? Why have you let the boys live?”
Exodus 1:18 (BSB)
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What does Exodus 1:18 say?
Exodus 1:18 in modern King James wording reads: "And the king of Egypt called for the midwives, and said unto them, Why have all of you done this thing, and have saved the men children alive?"
Where is Exodus 1:18 found in the Bible?
Exodus 1:18 is verse 18 of chapter 1 of the book of Exodus, in the Old Testament. Exodus has 40 chapters.
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