Nehr · Exodus 1

Exodus 1:19

And the midwives said unto Pharaoh, Because the Hebrew women are not as the Egyptian women; for they are lively, and are delivered ere the midwives come in unto them.

— Exodus 1:19, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

The midwives said to Pharaoh, "Because the Hebrew women aren't like the Egyptian women; for they are vigorous, and give birth before the midwife comes to them."

American Standard Version (ASV)

And the midwives said unto Pharaoh, Because the Hebrew women are not as the Egyptian women; for they are lively, and are delivered ere the midwife come unto them.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And the midwives say unto Pharaoh, 'Because the Hebrew women <FI>are<Fi> not as the Egyptian women, for they <FI>are<Fi> lively; before the midwife cometh in unto them--they have borne!'

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