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Who Was Shiphrah in the Bible? The Hebrew Midwife Who Defied Pharaoh

May 12, 2026

Shiphrah in the bible. The Hebrew midwife holding a newborn baby in ancient Egypt

Shiphrah in the Bible, the Hebrew midwife in Exodus 1, feared God, defied Pharaoh, and helped protect Israel’s future.

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