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Verse of the Day - Monday, June 29, 2026

Daily Bible Verse Analysis
Hebraic Torah-based analysis of Exodus 1:18

Hebraic Torah-based reflection on Exodus 1:18

The Courage of Truth: Standing for Life Against the World

Verse Text: Exodus 1:18

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

Key concepts: Covenant | Obedience | Prophecy | Courage

Introduction

In the book of Shemot (Exodus), we find the children of Israel—the descendants of the twelve tribes—growing in number in the land of Egypt. While they were fruitful, a new king arose who feared their strength. This king attempted to stop the growth of the nation by ordering the death of all baby boys. This is a story about a great struggle between the rules of man and the laws of Yahweh. It shows us that when we choose to obey Elohim, we are choosing life, even when the world around us tells us to do something different.

Analysis

To understand this verse, we must look at the world of the Egyptians. The king of Egypt believed he had the ultimate power over life and death. He viewed the children of Israel not as people, but as a threat to his kingdom. He tried to use the midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, as tools for his cruelty.

However, the midwives did something very special: they "feared Elohim." In Hebrew, the word for fear here is not being "scared" like we are of a monster; it means they had a deep, loving respect and awe for Yahweh. They knew that the Torah (the instruction/way of life) teaches us that life is sacred. Because they honored Yahweh more than they feared the king, they disobeyed the king's order to kill the boys.

When the king asks, "Why have ye done this thing?" he is confused. In his mind, the king's word is the highest law. But the midwives knew a higher truth. They understood that they were protecting the seed of the covenant. This is a beautiful example of how Torah is not just words on a page, but a way of living with courage and honesty.

This pattern points us forward to Yeshua HaMashiach. Just as the midwives protected the children so that the nation of Israel could survive and eventually be delivered, Yeshua came to lead the scattered tribes of Israel back to the truth. Yeshua did not come to abolish the Torah, but to show us exactly how to live it. He was the first man to give flesh to "the Word" (the Torah), showing us that obedience to Yahweh is the only way to truly live.

The king of Egypt represents the "adversary" (ha-satan), who tries to destroy the promises of Elohim. But Yahweh always ensures His plans succeed. By saving the boys, the midwives were unintentionally helping prepare the way for Moshe (Moses), the prophet like Yeshua, who would eventually lead the people out of bondage. This reminds us that Yeshua is the fulfillment of the promise to the twelve tribes—including the ten scattered tribes and the tribes of Yehudah and Levi—that they would be gathered and restored.

Conclusion

Exodus 1:18 teaches us that we must always choose Yahweh over the pressures of the world. The midwives were not just "being nice"; they were being obedient to the Creator. When we follow the Torah as Yeshua taught us, we are choosing a path of life and truth. We learn that no matter how powerful a "king" or a system may seem, the will of Elohim is the only thing that lasts forever. Just as the children of Israel multiplied despite the king's efforts, the truth of Yeshua HaMashiach continues to grow and bring people back to the eternal covenant of Yahweh.

Blessing or Prayer

May Yahweh, the Elohim of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, give you the courage of Shiphrah and Puah. May you walk in the footsteps of Yeshua HaMashiach, living out the Torah with love and obedience. May you be a light to the nations and a blessing to the house of Israel. Amen.

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