Exodus 1:18

Exodus 1:18 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

18Then the king of Egypt summoned the midwives and asked them, “Why have you done this? Why have you let the boys live?”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

18So the king of Egypt called for the midwives and said to them, “Why have you done this thing, and let the boys live?”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

18So the king of Egypt called for the midwives and said to them, “Why have you done this thing, and let the boys live?”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

18So the king of Egypt called for the midwives and said to them, “Why have you done this thing, and allowed the boy babies to live?”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

18So the king of Egypt summoned the midwives and asked them, “Why have you done this? Why have you let the boys live?”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

18Then the king of Egypt sent for the women. He asked them, “Why have you done this? Why have you let the boys live?”

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