Exodus 1:20
“God dealt well with the midwives, and the people multiplied, and grew very mighty.”
What does Exodus 1:20 mean?
The midwives had chosen to protect Hebrew babies from Pharaoh's deadly orders, risking their own safety and status. This verse shows that their courage and compassion didn't go unnoticed—God blessed them for it, and the Hebrew people continued to grow stronger despite the oppression meant to crush them. There's something deeply encouraging here for anyone facing pressure to compromise their values: doing what's right, even when it costs you, aligns you with God's purposes. The people's growth wasn't stopped by a tyrant's schemes because something larger than earthly power was at work.