Exodus 1:20

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“So God was good to the midwives, and the people multiplied and became even more numerous.”

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BSBPD

“So God was good to the midwives, and the people multiplied and became even more numerous.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Therefore God dealt well with the midwives: and the people multiplied, and waxed very mighty.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And God dealt well with the midwives: and the people multiplied, and waxed very mighty.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And God doth good to the midwives, and the people multiply, and are very mighty;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Exodus 1:20 — 16 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Exodus 1:7but the Israelites were fruitful and increased rapidly; they multiplied and became exceedingly numerous, so that the land was filled with them.
  2. Exodus 1:12But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and flourished; so the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites.
  3. Psalms 41:1Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble.
  4. Psalms 61:5For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.
  5. Psalms 85:9Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land.
  6. Psalms 103:11For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving devotion for those who fear Him.
  7. Psalms 111:5He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever.
  8. Psalms 145:19He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.
  9. Proverbs 11:18The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
  10. Proverbs 19:17Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
  11. Ecclesiastes 8:12Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence.
  12. Isaiah 3:10Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor.
  13. Matthew 10:42And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”
  14. Matthew 25:40And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’
  15. Luke 1:50His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.
  16. Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

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