Exodus 2:7
“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?””
What does Exodus 2:7 mean?
Miriam, Moses' older sister, shows quick thinking and courage in this moment. After Pharaoh's daughter discovers the baby Moses floating in the basket, Miriam steps forward with a simple suggestion that solves the immediate problem: finding someone to care for the infant. What makes this so meaningful is that Miriam's proposal allows Moses' own mother, Jochebed, to nurse and raise him, keeping the family together during a time of terrible danger. This brief exchange reveals how God sometimes works through ordinary human wisdom and boldness. Miriam recognizes an opportunity and acts on it, speaking respectfully to the powerful Egyptian princess while protecting her family. For readers facing impossible situations, her quiet resourcefulness reminds us that sometimes the way forward comes through staying alert and offering help, even when we're young or powerless on the surface.