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Then his sister said to Pharaoh`s daughter, "Should I go and call a nurse for you from the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for you?"

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Miriam's Bold Wisdom

Commentators highlight the courage and quick thinking of Moses' sister, Miriam. She waited for the perfect moment to approach Pharaoh's daughter. As one scholar notes, her suggestion of a Hebrew nurse was not only practical but also cleverly phrased as being 'for thee,' helping the princess solidify her decision to raise the child. This shows God working through the faithful and wise actions of His people.

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Exodus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 2:7

19th Century

Bishop

Then said his sister. —Miriam had waited for the right moment. She had still kept in the background, but had approached w…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 2:7

17th Century

Pastor

Then said his sister to Pharaoh's daughter
Miriam the sister of Moses, who observing the ark taken up, and the maide…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 2:5–10

17th Century

Minister

Come, see the place where that great man, Moses, lay when he was a little child; it was in a bulrush basket by the river's side. Had he been left t…