English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
Exodus 2:9 — English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
and the daughter of Pharaoh saith to her, `Take this lad away, and suckle him for me, and I -- I give thy hire;` and the woman taketh the lad, and suckleth him.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Pharaoh's daughter asks Moses' sister to take the baby and nurse him. She agrees to pay for her services. The sister agrees and cares for the baby Moses.
Explained for Children
Imagine you found a cute puppy in a basket and decided to take care of it. That's kind of what happened here, but with a baby named Moses. Pharaoh's daughter found him and asked his sister to take care of him like a mommy dog takes care of her puppies.
Historical Background
This passage is part of the Book of Exodus, written by Moses around 1446 BC. The audience was the Israelites who had been in Egypt for centuries. The cultural context involves the oppression of the Israelites under Pharaoh's rule.
Living It Out Today
This story can be applied to modern life when considering how we help others. For example, if you find a lost child in a mall, you might take them to the information desk and stay with them until their parents are found.
