Exodus 1:15 – Unraveling the Mystery of Two Midwives in Exodus
The Bible Difficulties and Answers Podcast
14 Mar 2025
11:01
In this episode of the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, host Lance Smith explores one of the perplexing questions in the Book of Exodus. Delving into the logistics and historical context, Lance discusses how just two midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, could have managed the births of an entire Hebrew nation under Pharaoh's orders. Through historical insights and scholarly interpretations, he reveals the probable roles these women played as leaders of a larger network, challenging oppressive commands and demonstrating profound courage. Their story serves as a powerful reflection on faith and moral conviction.
References to items discussed and/or used on this podcast may be found at the following:
The Bible Difficulties and Answers Website
The Bible Difficulties and Answers Facebook Page
Email Address: bibledifficultiesandanswers@gmail.com
- https://a.co/d/7shn4hI (The Big Book of Bible Difficulties from Amazon)
- https://armstronginstitute.org/150-biblical-names-confirmed-through-archaeology
- https://steemit.com/history/@roger5120/an-exegesis-of-the-hebrew-midwives-exodus-1-15-22
In this episode of the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, host Lance Smith explores one of the perplexing questions in the Book of Exodus. Delving into the logistics and historical context, Lance discusses how just two midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, could have managed the births of an entire Hebrew nation under Pharaoh's orders. Through historical insights and scholarly interpretations, he reveals the probable roles these women played as leaders of a larger network, challenging oppressive commands and demonstrating profound courage. Their story serves as a powerful reflection on faith and moral conviction.
References to items discussed and/or used on this podcast may be found at the following:
The Bible Difficulties and Answers Website
The Bible Difficulties and Answers Facebook Page
Email Address: bibledifficultiesandanswers@gmail.com
- https://a.co/d/7shn4hI (The Big Book of Bible Difficulties from Amazon)
- https://armstronginstitute.org/150-biblical-names-confirmed-through-archaeology
- https://steemit.com/history/@roger5120/an-exegesis-of-the-hebrew-midwives-exodus-1-15-22