Exodus 1:19

Persian Dari Bible - Afgan Dialect - Version Good News for a New Age (GNN) == 2007

چون قابله ها از خدا ترسیدند، خداوند به آن ها احسان کرد و آن ها خود شان دارای خانواده شدند.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, the midwives explain to Pharaoh that they cannot kill the Hebrew baby boys because the Hebrew women give birth quickly and easily, before the midwives even arrive. The midwives use this excuse to save the babies.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing hide and seek. The Hebrew women were like super-fast hiders. They were born before the midwives, who were like the seekers, could get there. This is how the midwives explained to Pharaoh why they couldn't find the babies to do what he asked.

Historical Background

This verse is from the Book of Exodus, written by Moses around 1200 BC. It narrates events where Pharaoh ordered the midwives to kill all Hebrew baby boys, but the midwives disobeyed and saved them. This was in a time when Pharaoh ruled Egypt and was fearful of the growing Hebrew population.

Living It Out Today

This verse highlights the importance of integrity and courage in the face of authority. For example, if a boss demands unethical actions, like fudging numbers, one can find ethical ways to respond, just as the midwives found a way to protect the Hebrew children.

Topics

• integrity
• courage
• obedience
• authority
• protection
• ethics

Related Verses

• Exodus 1:20-21
• Exodus 5:1-4
• Matthew 22:21
• Acts 5:29
• Romans 13:1-7

Recommended Reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the midwives lie to Pharaoh?

The midwives lied to protect the Hebrew babies from Pharaoh's order to kill them. This act shows their courage and integrity in choosing to save lives over obeying an unethical command.

How does this verse relate to ethical dilemmas?

This verse can be seen as a model for ethical behavior when faced with a morally wrong order from authority. The midwives chose to protect life, showing that sometimes ethical integrity requires disobeying unjust commands.

What does this verse teach about the role of women?

The midwives in this verse play a critical role in saving lives. This highlights the importance and power of women in leadership and decision-making roles, especially in protecting and supporting others.

How does this verse connect with other parts of the Bible?

This verse connects with other passages that discuss obedience to God over human authority, like Acts 5:29, where Peter and the apostles chose to obey God rather than the orders of the Jewish authorities.