Fear of God in the House of Bondage: The Midwives, Pharaoh, and the Preservation of the Covenant Seed (Exodus 1:15-22)
Deep Dive into Fear of God in the House of Bondage: The Midwives, Pharaoh, and the Preservation of the Covenant Seed (Exodus 1:15-22)Exodus 1:15-22 details a critical moment in redemptive history where the Egyptian Pharaoh attempts to destroy the covenant people of Israel through state-sanctioned infanticide. Fearing the supernatural multiplication of the Hebrews, Pharaoh commands two Hebrew midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, to kill all newborn male infants.The narrative beautifully contrasts the arrogant, unnamed king with the lowly, named midwives who defied his murderous decree. Their refusal…
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