Exodus 2:7

Verse

Then his sister said to Pharaoh’s daughter, “Shall I go and call one of the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?”

American Standard Version (1901)

Then said his sister to Pharaoh’s daughter, Shall I go and call thee a nurse of the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for thee?

Bible in Basic English

Then his sister said to Pharaoh's daughter, May I go and get you one of the Hebrew women to give him the breast?

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the child’s sister said to her Shall I go and call to thee a Hebrew woman, to nurse the babe?

Free Bible Version

His sister asked Pharaoh's daughter, “Would you like me to go and find one of the Hebrew women to nurse him for you?”

Geneva Bible 1599

Then said his sister vnto Pharaohs daughter, Shall I go and cal vnto thee a nurce of the Ebrew women to nurce thee the childe?

King James (Authorized) Version

Then said his sister to Pharaoh’s daughter, Shall I go and call to thee a nurse of the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for thee?

One Unity Resource Bible

Then his sister said to Pharaoh’s daughter, “Should I go and call a nurse for you from the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for you?”

Translation for Translators

Then ◄the baby’s/my► older sister approached the king’s daughter and said, “Do you want me to go and find someone from among the Hebrew women who will be able to nurse the baby for you?”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then the baby's sister said to Pharaoh's daughter, “Should I go and find you a Hebrew woman to nurse the child for you?”

Noah Webster Bible

Then said his sister to Pharaoh's daughter, Shall I go, and call to thee a nurse of the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for thee?

World English Bible

Then his sister said to Pharaoh’s daughter, “Should I go and call a nurse for you from the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for you?”

Young's Literal Translation

And his sister saith unto the daughter of Pharaoh, 'Do I go? when I have called for thee a suckling woman of the Hebrews, then she doth suckle the lad for thee;'

Context

The Birth and Adoption of Moses

⁶When she opened it, she saw the child, and behold, the little boy was crying. So she had compassion on him and said, “This is one of the Hebrew children.”⁷Then his sister said to Pharaoh’s daughter, “Shall I go and call one of the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?”

Sermons

Child Dedication

Zac Poonen

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Summary

In this verse, we see the compassionate actions of Moses' sister, Miriam, as she watches over her baby brother who was placed in a basket in the Nile River. Miriam's quick thinking and bravery ultimately lead to Moses being rescued by Pharaoh's daughter. This event sets the stage for Moses' future role as a leader and deliverer of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. It showcases God's providential care and protection over Moses, ensuring that he would fulfill his divine purpose despite the dangers he faced as an infant.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Shall I go and call a nurse - Had not the different circumstances marked here been placed under the superintendence of an especial providence, there is no human probability that they could have had such a happy issue. The parents had done every thing to save their child that piety, affection, and prudence could dictate, and having done so, they left the event to God. By faith, says the apostle, Heb 11:23, Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment. Because of the king's commandment they were obliged to make use of the most prudent caution to save the child's life; and their faith in God enabled them to risk their own safety, for they were not afraid of the king's commandment - they feared God, and they had no other fear.

Exodus 2:7

The Birth and Adoption of Moses

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Then his sister said to Pharaoh’s daughter, “Shall I go and call one of the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?”

American Standard Version (1901)

Then said his sister to Pharaoh’s daughter, Shall I go and call thee a nurse of the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for thee?

Bible in Basic English

Then his sister said to Pharaoh's daughter, May I go and get you one of the Hebrew women to give him the breast?

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the child’s sister said to her Shall I go and call to thee a Hebrew woman, to nurse the babe?

Free Bible Version

His sister asked Pharaoh's daughter, “Would you like me to go and find one of the Hebrew women to nurse him for you?”

Geneva Bible 1599

Then said his sister vnto Pharaohs daughter, Shall I go and cal vnto thee a nurce of the Ebrew women to nurce thee the childe?

King James (Authorized) Version

Then said his sister to Pharaoh’s daughter, Shall I go and call to thee a nurse of the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for thee?

One Unity Resource Bible

Then his sister said to Pharaoh’s daughter, “Should I go and call a nurse for you from the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for you?”

Translation for Translators

Then ◄the baby’s/my► older sister approached the king’s daughter and said, “Do you want me to go and find someone from among the Hebrew women who will be able to nurse the baby for you?”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then the baby's sister said to Pharaoh's daughter, “Should I go and find you a Hebrew woman to nurse the child for you?”

Noah Webster Bible

Then said his sister to Pharaoh's daughter, Shall I go, and call to thee a nurse of the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for thee?

World English Bible

Then his sister said to Pharaoh’s daughter, “Should I go and call a nurse for you from the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for you?”

Young's Literal Translation

And his sister saith unto the daughter of Pharaoh, 'Do I go? when I have called for thee a suckling woman of the Hebrews, then she doth suckle the lad for thee;'

Adam Clarke
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Exodus 2:7

Verse

Context

The Birth and Adoption of Moses

Sermons

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Exodus 2:7

The Birth and Adoption of Moses

Child Dedication

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes