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But the midwivesfearedGod, and did not as the king of Egyptcommanded them, but saved the men childrenalive.
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And the king of Egyptcalled for the midwives, and said unto them, Why have ye done this thing, and have saved the men childrenalive?
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And the midwivessaid unto Pharaoh, Because the Hebrewwomen are not as the Egyptian women; for they are lively, and are deliveredere the midwives come in unto them.
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Therefore God dealt well with the midwives: and the peoplemultiplied, and waxed verymighty.
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And it came to pass, because the midwivesfearedGod, that he made them houses.
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And Pharaohcharged all his people,saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive.