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Exodus 1:20

Exodus 1:20
Therefore God dealt well with the midwives: and the people multiplied, and waxed very mighty.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Wherefore God dealt well with the midwives,.... He approved of their conduct upon the whole, however difficult it may be to clear them from all blame in this matter; though some think that what they…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Therefore God dealt well with the midwives: and the people multiplied, and waxed very mighty - This shows an especial providence and blessing of God; for though in all cases where females are kept to…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Exodus 1:15-22

The Egyptians' indignation at Israel's increase, notwithstanding the many hardships they put upon them, drove them at length to the most barbarous and inhuman methods of suppressing them, by the…