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Exodus 2

Exodus 2:1

The Birth and Adoption of Moses · Exodus 2:1–10
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Translations

Modern
Now a man of the house of Levi married a Levite woman,
Traditional
And there went a man of the house of Levi, and took to wife a daughter of Levi.
Literal
And a man from the house of Levi went, and he took a daughter of Levi.
Latin
Egressus est post hæc vir de domo Levi: et accepit uxorem stirpis suæ.

Original

Hebrew
English
Now a man of the house of Levi married a Levite woman,

Notes

Exodus 2:1

  • The man and woman were named Amram and Jochebed (6:20).

  • Levi was Jacob’s third son by his wife Leah (Genesis 29:34).

Exodus 2:1–25

Chapter 1 explained why Israel needed rescue. Chapter 2 shows how God prepared Moses, the rescuer. God used the threat to Hebrew baby boys to ensure that Moses was ready for his mission (see study note on 2:10).

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Moses

Events

Parallels

Acts 7:20–22 Hebrews 11:23

People

Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites

Glossary

Aaron Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of Messiah Moses Tribe of Levi

Topics

Egyptians: Oppress the Israelites God: Preserver: To Moses, in his Infancy Israel: were Enslaved and Oppressed by the Egyptians Jochebed: Nurses Moses when he is Adopted by Pharaoh's Daughter Marriage: Expressed by Taking to Wife Marriage: The Jews: Often Contracted, in Their own Tribe Moses: A Levite and Son of Amram Parents: Parental Affection Exemplified by Moses' Mother Rulers: Wicked: Pharaoh, Oppressing the Israelites Servant: Bond: The Israelites