Exodus 2:4–7
And his sister stood afar off, to wit what would be done to him.
And his sister stood afarre off, to wit what would be done to him.
¶ And the daughter of Pharaoh came down to wash herself at the river; and her maidens walked along by the river’s side; and when she saw the ark among the flags, she sent her maid to fetch it.
¶ And the daughter of Pharaoh came downe to wash her selfe at the riuer, and her maydens walked along by the riuer side: and when shee saw the arke among the flags, she sent her maid to fetch it.
And when she had opened it, she saw the child: and, behold, the babe wept. And she had compassion on him, and said, This is one of the Hebrews’ children.
And when she had opened it, she saw the childe: and beholde, the babe wept. And she had compassion on him, and said, This is one of the Hebrewes children.
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?
Then said his sister to Pharaohs daughter, Shall I goe, and call to thee a nurse of the Hebrew-women, that she may nurse the childe for thee?
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From verse 4
- Numbers 26:59Rank 1 from verse 4
59And the name of Amram’s wife was Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, whom her mother bare to Levi in Egypt: and she bare unto Amram Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister.
59And the name of Amrams wife was *Iochebed the daughter of Leui, whom her mother bare to Leui in Egypt: And shee bare vnto Amram, Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister.
- Exodus 15:20Rank 2 from verse 4
- Numbers 20:1Rank 4 from verse 4
1THEN came the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, into the desert of Zin in the first month: and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there.
1¶ Then came the children of Israel, euen the whole Congregation, into the desert of Zin, in the first moneth: and the people abode in Kadesh, and Miriam died there, and was buried there.
- Numbers 12:1–15Rank 5 from verse 4
1AND Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman.
2And they said, Hath the Lord indeed spoken only by Moses? hath he not spoken also by us? And the Lord heard it.
3(Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)
4And the Lord spake suddenly unto Moses, and unto Aaron, and unto Miriam, Come out ye three unto the tabernacle of the congregation. And they three came out.
5And the Lord came down in the pillar of the cloud, and stood in the door of the tabernacle, and called Aaron and Miriam: and they both came forth.
6And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the Lord will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.
7My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house.
8With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the Lord shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?
9And the anger of the Lord was kindled against them; and he departed.
10And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and, behold, Miriam became leprous, white as snow: and Aaron looked upon Miriam, and, behold, she was leprous.
11And Aaron said unto Moses, Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, lay not the sin upon us, wherein we have done foolishly, and wherein we have sinned.
12Let her not be as one dead, of whom the flesh is half consumed when he cometh out of his mother’s womb.
13And Moses cried unto the Lord, saying, Heal her now, O God, I beseech thee.
14¶ And the Lord said unto Moses, If her father had but spit in her face, should she not be ashamed seven days? let her be shut out from the camp seven days, and after that let her be received in again.
15And Miriam was shut out from the camp seven days: and the people journeyed not till Miriam was brought in again.
1¶ And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses, because of the ‖Ethiophian woman, whom hee had †married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman.
2And they said, Hath the LORD indeed spoken onely by Moses? Hath hee not spoken also by vs? And the LORD heard it.
3(Now the man Moses was *very meeke, aboue all the men which were vpon the face of the earth.)
4And the LORD spake suddenly vnto Moses, and vnto Aaron, and vnto Miriam, Come out ye three vnto the Tabernacle of the Congregation: and they three came out.
5And the LORD came downe in the pillar of the cloude, and stood in the doore of the Tabernacle, and called Aaron and Miriam: and they both came foorth.
6And hee saide, Heare now my words: If there be a Prophet among you, I the LORD will make my selfe knowen vnto him in a vision, and will speake vnto him in a dreame:
7*My seruant Moses is not so, who is faithfull in all mine house.
8With him will I speake *mouth to mouth euen apparantly, and not in darke speeches, and the similitude of the LORD shall hee behold: wherefore then were yee not afraid to speake against my seruant Moses?
9And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them, and he departed.
10And the cloud departed from off the Tabernacle, and behold, Miriam became leprous, white as snow: and Aaron looked vpon Miriam, and behold, she was leprous.
11And Aaron said vnto Moses, Alas my lord, I beseech thee, lay not the sinne vpon vs, wherein we haue done foolishly, and wherein we haue sinned:
12Let her not bee as one dead, of whom the flesh is halfe consumed, when he commeth out of his mothers wombe.
13And Moses cryed vnto the LORD, saying, Heale her now, O God, I beseech thee.
14¶ And the LORD said vnto Moses, If her father had but spit in her face, should she not bee ashamed seuen dayes? let her be *shut out from the campe seuen dayes, and after that let her be receiued in againe.
15And Miriam was shut out from the campe seuen dayes: and the people iourneied not, til Miriam was brought in againe.
From verse 5
- Psalms 12:5Rank 2 from verse 5
5For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the Lord; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
5‖For the oppression of the poore, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise (saith the LORD,) I will set him in safetie from him that puffeth at him.
- Psalms 9:9Rank 3 from verse 5
- Exodus 8:20Rank 4 from verse 5
20¶ And the Lord said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh; lo, he cometh forth to the water; and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Let my people go, that they may serve me.
20¶ And the LORD saide vnto Moses, Rise vp early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh: loe, he commeth foorth to the water, and say vnto him; Thus saith the LORD, Let my people goe, that they may serue me.
- Psalms 46:1Rank 5 from verse 5
- Exodus 7:15Rank 6 from verse 5
15Get thee unto Pharaoh in the morning; lo, he goeth out unto the water; and thou shalt stand by the river’s brink against he come; and the rod which was turned to a serpent shalt thou take in thine hand.
15Get thee vnto Pharaoh in the morning, loe, he goeth out vnto the water, and thou shalt stand by the riuers brinke, against hee come: and the rod which was turned to a serpent, shalt thou take in thine hand.
- Proverbs 21:1Rank 7 from verse 5
- Psalms 76:10Rank 8 from verse 5
- 1 Kings 17:6Rank 9 from verse 5
- Jonah 1:17Rank 10 from verse 5
- Jonah 2:10Rank 11 from verse 5
From verse 6
- 1 Kings 8:50Rank 1 from verse 6
50And forgive thy people that have sinned against thee, and all their transgressions wherein they have transgressed against thee, and give them compassion before them who carried them captive, that they may have compassion on them:
50And forgiue thy people that haue sinned against thee, and all their transgressions, wherein they haue transgressed against thee, and giue them compassion before them who caried them captiue, that they may haue compassion on them:
- 1 Peter 3:8Rank 2 from verse 6
- Nehemiah 1:11Rank 4 from verse 6
11O Lord, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who desire to fear thy name: and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. For I was the king’s cupbearer.
11O LORD, I beseech thee, let now thine eare be attentiue to the prayer of thy seruant, and to the prayer of thy seruants, who desire to feare thy name: and prosper, I pray thee, thy seruant this day, and grant him mercie in the sight of this man. For I was the kings cup-bearer.
- Psalms 106:46Rank 5 from verse 6
- Proverbs 21:1Rank 6 from verse 6
From verse 7
- Exodus 2:4Rank 1 from verse 7
- Numbers 26:59Rank 2 from verse 7
59And the name of Amram’s wife was Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, whom her mother bare to Levi in Egypt: and she bare unto Amram Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister.
59And the name of Amrams wife was *Iochebed the daughter of Leui, whom her mother bare to Leui in Egypt: And shee bare vnto Amram, Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister.
- Numbers 12:1Rank 3 from verse 7
- Exodus 15:20Rank 4 from verse 7
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Exodus 2:4
Sense 1: At or from a great distance. Sense 2: Figuratively, remote, estranged, or absent.
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Sense 1: To know. Sense 2: In the expression to wit, that is to say or namely.
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Exodus 2:5
The royal title used for the king of Egypt, applied to successive Egyptian rulers in the biblical record.
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From a higher place or position to a lower one; below.
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To cleanse with water or another liquid; to bathe or cause water to pass over.
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Unmarried young women or female attendants.
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Onward in a line or course; lengthwise beside or through a place; through the whole way; or extended at full length.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A lateral part, edge, or surface. Sense 2: A party or position in a dispute.
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1. The sacred chest called the ark of God, the testimony, or the covenant, made for Israel and set in the tabernacle or temple; the ark of God's testament is also seen in the heavenly temple. 2. The great vessel built by Noah in which his household and living creatures were preserved through the flood. 3. The small covered vessel of bulrushes in which the infant Moses was laid.
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Marsh or water plants.
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Caused to go or be carried; dispatched.
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1. A female servant or attendant. 2. A girl or young woman, especially an unmarried woman or virgin.
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Exodus 2:6
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of open, meaning to uncover, reveal, or explain.
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1. A son or daughter; an offspring or descendant. 2. A young person or infant, considered by age or development. 3. In 'with child,' pregnant or carrying an unborn child. 4. One described as belonging to, derived from, characterized by, or dependent upon another person, group, or condition.
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1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.
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1. An infant or very young child, including one in the womb. 2. One who is immature or unskilful.
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compassion
Pity, mercy, or tender concern.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604
1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
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Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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Members of the Hebrew people.
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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.
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Exodus 2:7
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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1. To name. 2. To summon or invite. 3. To proclaim or address. 4. To request.
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Sense 1: A woman who suckles or has the care of an infant or child. Sense 2: To suckle, nourish, tend, or care for an infant or child.
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1. A designation for Abraham and people of his descended nation, the Israelites or Jews. 2. The Hebrew language or tongue, and words or names expressed in it.
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1. A son or daughter; an offspring or descendant. 2. A young person or infant, considered by age or development. 3. In 'with child,' pregnant or carrying an unborn child. 4. One described as belonging to, derived from, characterized by, or dependent upon another person, group, or condition.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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3And when she could not longer hide him, she took for him an ark of bulrushes, and daubed it with slime and with pitch, and put the child therein; and she laid it in the flags by the river’s brink.
3And when shee could not longer hide him, she tooke for him an arke of bul-rushes, and daubed it with slime, and with pitch, and put the childe therein, and shee layd it in the flags by the riuers brinke.
4And his sister stood afar off, to wit what would be done to him.
4And his sister stood afarre off, to wit what would be done to him.
Selected passage5¶ And the daughter of Pharaoh came down to wash herself at the river; and her maidens walked along by the river’s side; and when she saw the ark among the flags, she sent her maid to fetch it.
5¶ And the daughter of Pharaoh came downe to wash her selfe at the riuer, and her maydens walked along by the riuer side: and when shee saw the arke among the flags, she sent her maid to fetch it.
Selected passage6And when she had opened it, she saw the child: and, behold, the babe wept. And she had compassion on him, and said, This is one of the Hebrews’ children.
6And when she had opened it, she saw the childe: and beholde, the babe wept. And she had compassion on him, and said, This is one of the Hebrewes children.
Selected passage7Then 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?
7Then said his sister to Pharaohs daughter, Shall I goe, and call to thee a nurse of the Hebrew-women, that she may nurse the childe for thee?
Selected passage8And Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, Go. And the maid went and called the child’s mother.
8And Pharaohs daughter said to her, Goe: And the mayd went and called the childs mother.