Albert Barnes Commentary Exodus 1:21

Albert Barnes Commentary

Exodus 1:21

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Exodus 1:21

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"And it came to pass, because the midwives feared God, that he made them households." — Exodus 1:21 (ASV)

Made them houses - that is, they married Hebrews and became mothers in Israel. The expression is proverbial. See the margin reference.