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Shiphrah and Puah
American Tract Society Bible Dictionary
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Midwives in Egypt, who through the fear of God spared the newborn sons of the Hebrews, contrary to the orders of the king. God rewarded their kindness to his people, though condemning no doubt the untruthfulness of their excuse to the king. He "made them houses," that is, probably gave each of them a numerous family, Exodus 1:15 - 21 .
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These files are public domain and are a derivative of the topics are from American Tract Society Bible Dictionary published in 1859.
These files are public domain and are a derivative of the topics are from American Tract Society Bible Dictionary published in 1859.
Bibliography Information
Rand, W. W. Entry for 'Shiphrah and Puah'. American Tract Society Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ats/s/shiphrah-and-puah.html. 1859.
Rand, W. W. Entry for 'Shiphrah and Puah'. American Tract Society Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ats/s/shiphrah-and-puah.html. 1859.
