Nehr · Exodus 1

Exodus 1:18

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, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

The king of Egypt called for the midwives, and said to them, "Why have you done this thing, and have saved the men-children alive?"

American Standard Version (ASV)

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?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and the king of Egypt calleth for the midwives, and saith to them, 'Wherefore have ye done this thing, and keep the lads alive?'

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