Exodus 2:9

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

የንጉሡ ልጅም ሴትዮይቱን “ይህን ሕፃን ወስደሽ እያጠባሽ አሳድጊልኝ፤ ደመወዝሽንም እከፍልሻለሁ” አለቻት፤ ስለዚህ ሴቲቱ ሕፃኑን ወስዳ ታጠባው ጀመር።

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Pharaoh's daughter asks Moses' sister to take the baby and nurse him. She agrees to pay for her services. The sister agrees and cares for the baby Moses.

Explained for Children

Imagine you found a cute puppy in a basket and decided to take care of it. That's kind of what happened here, but with a baby named Moses. Pharaoh's daughter found him and asked his sister to take care of him like a mommy dog takes care of her puppies.

Historical Background

This passage is part of the Book of Exodus, written by Moses around 1446 BC. The audience was the Israelites who had been in Egypt for centuries. The cultural context involves the oppression of the Israelites under Pharaoh's rule.

Living It Out Today

This story can be applied to modern life when considering how we help others. For example, if you find a lost child in a mall, you might take them to the information desk and stay with them until their parents are found.

Topics

• salvation
• faith
• protection
• caring
• obedience
• miracles

Related Verses

• Exodus 2:10
• 1 Samuel 1:22
• Luke 1:39
• Ruth 4:16
• John 19:26

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the sister mentioned in Exodus 2:9?

The sister mentioned is likely Moses' biological sister, Miriam, who was tasked with watching over Moses as an infant.

Why did Pharaoh's daughter want to nurse Moses?

Pharaoh's daughter wanted to ensure Moses was cared for properly and likely had a special bond with him, perhaps seeing him as a son.

What does this verse teach about faith?

This verse shows the faith of Moses' sister in placing the baby in Pharaoh's daughter's care, trusting God to protect and guide him.

How does this verse relate to caring for others?

This verse demonstrates the importance of caring for others, even in difficult circumstances, as shown by Moses' sister and Pharaoh's daughter.