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Exodus 1:20 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Exodus 1:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 1 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Therefore God dealt well with the midwives: and the people multiplied, and waxed very mighty.”
Exodus 1:20 (KJV)
Historical Context for Exodus 1:20
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Commentary on Exodus 1:20
Therefore God dealt well with the midwives: and the people multiplied, and waxed very mighty (וַיֵּיטֶב אֱלֹהִים לַמְיַלְּדֹת, vayeitev Elohim lameyaldot)—God dealt well is divine approval and blessing on their civil disobedience rooted in the fear of God. The verb (יָטַב, yatav, "do good/treat favorably") contrasts with Pharaoh's evil treatment. The result: the people multiplied, and waxed very mighty—the exact opposite of Pharaoh's intention (1:10). This demonstrates a consistent biblical principle: God blesses those who honor Him over human authority. The midwives' faith produced national b...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 1:20
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“Say ye to the righteous”
“and lives long”
“but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.”
“so as to forget your work and the labor of love which you showed toward his name”
“the more they multiplied and the more they spread out. They were grieved because of the children of Israel.”
“He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.”
“and will save them.”
“so great is his loving kindness toward those who fear him.”
“that glory may dwell in our land.”
“and increased abundantly”