Exodus 1:20

Therefore God dealt well with the midwives: and the people multiplied, and waxed very mighty.

Cross-references

Exodus 1:7 Historical context

Exodus 1:7 records the initial multiplication; v.20 shows it continued despite persecution, because God blessed the midwives.

Exodus 1:12 Historical context

Exodus 1:12 notes the paradox of growth under oppression; v.20 reveals the divine reason: God blessed the midwives.

Exodus 1:5 Historical context

Exodus 1:5 lists the seventy who came to Egypt — the small beginning from which the people multiplied as described here.

Ecclesiastes 8:12 Related theme

Ecclesiastes 8:12 affirms that those who fear God will prosper; God blessed the midwives because they feared Him.

Isaiah 3:10 Related theme

Isaiah 3:10 promises that the righteous will enjoy the fruit of their deeds; the midwives' blessing illustrates this.

Luke 1:50 Related theme

Luke 1:50 declares God's mercy on those who fear Him; the midwives experienced this mercy in God's goodness to them.

Hebrews 6:10 Related theme

Hebrews 6:10 assures that God remembers service to His people; the midwives' work was not overlooked by God.

Acts 7:17 Allusion

Acts 7:17 directly references this multiplication as the time of promise drew near — confirming God's plan.

Proverbs 11:18 Related theme

Proverbs 11:18 captures the principle behind the midwives' blessing: sowing righteousness yields a sure reward, as God rewarded their fear.

Proverbs 19:17 Related theme

Proverbs 19:17 promises repayment from the LORD for kindness; the midwives experienced God's goodness for their faithful act.

Matthew 10:42 promises reward for serving God's little ones; the midwives' protection of Hebrew infants aligns with this.

Matthew 25:40 teaches that serving the least serves Christ; the midwives' care for Hebrew infants served God's purpose.