17 But the midwives feared God, and they did not as the king of Egypt had commanded them, but saved the men–children alive.

18 And the king of Egypt called for the midwives, and he said unto them, Why have ye done this thing, and have saved the men–children alive?

19 And the midwives said unto Pharaoh, Because the Hebrew women are not as the Egyptian women; for they are lively; ere the midwife cometh in unto them they are delivered.