Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version His sister stood at a distance to see what would happen to him. New Living Translation The baby’s sister then stood at a distance, watching to see what would happen to him. English Standard Version And his sister stood at a distance to know what would be done to him. Berean Standard Bible And his sister stood at a distance to see what would happen to him. King James Bible And his sister stood afar off, to wit what would be done to him. New King James Version And his sister stood afar off, to know what would be done to him. New American Standard Bible And his sister stood at a distance to find out what would happen to him. NASB 1995 His sister stood at a distance to find out what would happen to him. NASB 1977 And his sister stood at a distance to find out what would happen to him. Legacy Standard Bible And his sister stood at a distance to know what would be done to him. Amplified Bible And his sister [Miriam] stood some distance away to find out what would happen to him. Christian Standard Bible Then his sister stood at a distance in order to see what would happen to him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then his sister stood at a distance in order to see what would happen to him. American Standard Version And his sister stood afar off, to know what would be done to him. Contemporary English Version The baby's older sister stood off at a distance to see what would happen to him. English Revised Version And his sister stood afar off, to know what would be done to him. GOD'S WORD® Translation The baby's sister stood at a distance to see what would happen to him. Good News Translation The baby's sister stood some distance away to see what would happen to him. International Standard Version Then his sister positioned herself some distance away in order to find out what would happen to him. Majority Standard Bible And his sister stood at a distance to see what would happen to him. NET Bible His sister stationed herself at a distance to find out what would happen to him. New Heart English Bible And his sister stood at a distance, to see what would be done to him. Webster's Bible Translation And his sister stood afar off, to know what would be done to him. World English Bible His sister stood far off, to see what would be done to him. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand his sister stations herself far off, to know what is done to him. Young's Literal Translation and his sister stationeth herself afar off, to know what is done to him. Smith's Literal Translation And his sister will stand afar off to know what will be done to him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHis sister standing afar off, and taking notice what would be done. Catholic Public Domain Version His sister was standing at a distance and was wondering what would happen. New American Bible His sister stationed herself at a distance to find out what would happen to him. New Revised Standard Version His sister stood at a distance, to see what would happen to him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd his sister stood afar off, to know what would be done to him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And his sister stood from a distance that she would know what would be done to him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And his sister stood afar off, to know what would be done to him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And his sister was watching from a distance, to learn what would happen to him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Birth of Moses…3But when she could no longer hide him, she got him a papyrus basket and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the child in the basket and set it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile. 4And his sister stood at a distance to see what would happen to him. Cross References Hebrews 11:23 By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were unafraid of the king’s edict. Acts 7:20-21 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. / When he was set outside, Pharaoh’s daughter took him and brought him up as her own son. Exodus 6:20 And Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses. Amram lived 137 years. Numbers 26:59 and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam. Matthew 2:13-15 When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” / So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt, / where he stayed until the death of Herod. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.” Acts 7:22 So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action. Exodus 1:22 Then Pharaoh commanded all his people: “Every son born to the Hebrews you must throw into the Nile, but every daughter you may allow to live.” Exodus 15:20 Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her with tambourines and dancing. 1 Samuel 1:22 but Hannah did not go. “After the boy is weaned,” she said to her husband, “I will take him to appear before the LORD and to stay there permanently.” 2 Timothy 1:5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well. Genesis 46:8 Now these are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn. Genesis 50:23 He saw Ephraim’s sons to the third generation, and indeed the sons of Machir son of Manasseh were brought up on Joseph’s knees. Isaiah 49:15 “Can a woman forget her nursing child, or lack compassion for the son of her womb? Even if she could forget, I will not forget you! Luke 2:7 And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 1 Kings 2:19 So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. Then the king had a throne brought for his mother, who sat down at his right hand. Treasury of Scripture And his sister stood afar off, to wit what would be done to him. Exodus 15:20 And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances. Numbers 12:1-15 And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman… Numbers 20:1 Then came the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, into the desert of Zin in the first month: and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there. Jump to Previous Afar Distance Far Find Herself Sister Stationeth Stood WitJump to Next Afar Distance Far Find Herself Sister Stationeth Stood WitExodus 2 1. Moses is born, and placed in a basket in the reeds of Nile.5. He is found, and brought up by Pharaoh's daughter; 7. who employs his mother to nurse him. 11. He kills an Egyptian. 13. He reproves a Hebrew. 15. He flees into Midian, and marries Zipporah. 22. Gershom is born. 23. God respects the Israelites' cry. And his sister This phrase introduces Miriam, the sister of Moses, who plays a crucial role in the early life of Moses. The Hebrew word for "sister" is "אָחוֹת" (achot), which signifies a familial bond and responsibility. Miriam's presence here is significant as it highlights the protective and watchful role she assumes over her brother. In the broader scriptural context, Miriam is later recognized as a prophetess and leader among the Israelites (Exodus 15:20), indicating her importance in God's plan. stood at a distance to see what would happen to him Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And his sisterאֲחֹת֖וֹ (’ă·ḥō·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 269: Sister -- a sister stood וַתֵּתַצַּ֥ב (wat·tê·ṯaṣ·ṣaḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3320: To set or station oneself, take one's stand at a distance מֵרָחֹ֑ק (mê·rā·ḥōq) Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7350: Remote, of place, time, precious to see לְדֵעָ֕ה (lə·ḏê·‘āh) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 3045: To know what מַה־ (mah-) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what would happen יֵּעָשֶׂ֖ה (yê·‘ā·śeh) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make to him. לֽוֹ׃ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew Links Exodus 2:4 NIVExodus 2:4 NLT Exodus 2:4 ESV Exodus 2:4 NASB Exodus 2:4 KJV Exodus 2:4 BibleApps.com Exodus 2:4 Biblia Paralela Exodus 2:4 Chinese Bible Exodus 2:4 French Bible Exodus 2:4 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 2:4 His sister stood far off to see (Exo. 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