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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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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.
 
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