19 He exploited our people and oppressed our fathers, forcing them to abandon their infants so they would die. 20 At that time Moses was born, and he was beautiful in the sight of God. For three months he was nurtured in his father’s house. 21 When he was set outside, Pharaoh’s daughter took him and brought him up as her own son.
Acts 7:19–21
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Exodus 2:9–11
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Exodus 2:1–3
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Exodus 1:21–22
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Exodus 1:16–18
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