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Exodus 1:12
The Egyptians forced the Israelites to work harder and harder. But the harder they worked, the more they grew and spread, and the more the Egyptians became afraid of them.
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Hebrew Names Version
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread out. They were grieved because of the children of Yisra'el.
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread out. They were grieved because of the children of Yisra'el.
King James Version
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.
Lexham English Bible
And as he oppressed them, so they became many, and so they spread out, and the Egyptians were afraid because of the presence of the Israelites.
And as he oppressed them, so they became many, and so they spread out, and the Egyptians were afraid because of the presence of the Israelites.
New Century Version
But the harder the Egyptians forced the Israelites to work, the more the Israelites grew in number and spread out. So the Egyptians became very afraid of them
But the harder the Egyptians forced the Israelites to work, the more the Israelites grew in number and spread out. So the Egyptians became very afraid of them
New English Translation
But the more the Egyptians oppressed them, the more they multiplied and spread. As a result the Egyptians loathed the Israelites,
But the more the Egyptians oppressed them, the more they multiplied and spread. As a result the Egyptians loathed the Israelites,
Amplified Bible
But the more the Egyptians oppressed them, the more they multiplied and expanded, so that the Egyptians dreaded and were exasperated by the Israelites.
But the more the Egyptians oppressed them, the more they multiplied and expanded, so that the Egyptians dreaded and were exasperated by the Israelites.
New American Standard Bible
But the more they oppressed them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread out, so that they dreaded the sons of Israel.
But the more they oppressed them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread out, so that they dreaded the sons of Israel.
Geneva Bible (1587)
But the more they vexed them, the more they multiplied and grewe: therefore they were more grieued against the children of Israel.
But the more they vexed them, the more they multiplied and grewe: therefore they were more grieued against the children of Israel.
Legacy Standard Bible
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread out, so that they were in dread of the sons of Israel.
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread out, so that they were in dread of the sons of Israel.
Contemporary English Version
But even though the Israelites were mistreated, their families grew larger, and they took over more land. Because of this, the Egyptians hated them worse than before
But even though the Israelites were mistreated, their families grew larger, and they took over more land. Because of this, the Egyptians hated them worse than before
Complete Jewish Bible
But the more the Egyptians oppressed them, the more they multiplied and expanded, until the Egyptians came to dread the people of Isra'el
But the more the Egyptians oppressed them, the more they multiplied and expanded, until the Egyptians came to dread the people of Isra'el
Darby Translation
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and spread; and they were distressed because of the children of Israel.
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and spread; and they were distressed because of the children of Israel.
English Standard Version
But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And the Egyptians were in dread of the people of Israel.
But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And the Egyptians were in dread of the people of Israel.
George Lamsa Translation
But the more they oppressed them, the more they multiplied and became strong. And the Egyptians were grieved because of the children of Israel.
But the more they oppressed them, the more they multiplied and became strong. And the Egyptians were grieved because of the children of Israel.
Good News Translation
But the more the Egyptians oppressed the Israelites, the more they increased in number and the farther they spread through the land. The Egyptians came to fear the Israelites
But the more the Egyptians oppressed the Israelites, the more they increased in number and the farther they spread through the land. The Egyptians came to fear the Israelites
Christian Standard Bible®
But the more they oppressed them, the more they multiplied and spread so that the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites.
But the more they oppressed them, the more they multiplied and spread so that the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites.
Literal Translation
And as much as they afflicted them, so much they multiplied and so much they spread. And they were afraid before the sons of Israel.
And as much as they afflicted them, so much they multiplied and so much they spread. And they were afraid before the sons of Israel.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But the more they vexed them, the more they multiplied and grew.Therfore had they indignacio at the children of Israel,
But the more they vexed them, the more they multiplied and grew.Therfore had they indignacio at the children of Israel,
American Standard Version
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.
Bible in Basic English
But the more cruel they were to them, the more their number increased, till all the land was full of them. And the children of Israel were hated by the Egyptians.
But the more cruel they were to them, the more their number increased, till all the land was full of them. And the children of Israel were hated by the Egyptians.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But the more they vexed them, the more they multiplied and grewe: so that they abhorred at the syght of the chyldren of Israel.
But the more they vexed them, the more they multiplied and grewe: so that they abhorred at the syght of the chyldren of Israel.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And they were adread because of the children of Israel.
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And they were adread because of the children of Israel.
King James Version (1611)
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew: and they were grieued because of the children of Israel.
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew: and they were grieued because of the children of Israel.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
But as they humbled them, by so much they multiplied, and grew exceedingly strong; and the Egyptians greatly abhorred the children of Israel.
But as they humbled them, by so much they multiplied, and grew exceedingly strong; and the Egyptians greatly abhorred the children of Israel.
English Revised Version
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.
Berean Standard Bible
But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and flourished; so the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites.
But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and flourished; so the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And bi hou myche thei oppressiden hem, bi so myche thei weren multiplied, and encreessiden more.
And bi hou myche thei oppressiden hem, bi so myche thei weren multiplied, and encreessiden more.
Young's Literal Translation
and as they afflict it, so it multiplieth, and so it breaketh forth, and they are vexed because of the sons of Israel;
and as they afflict it, so it multiplieth, and so it breaketh forth, and they are vexed because of the sons of Israel;
Update Bible Version
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And they were grieved because of the sons of Israel.
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And they were grieved because of the sons of Israel.
Webster's Bible Translation
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.
World English Bible
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread out. They were grieved because of the children of Israel.
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread out. They were grieved because of the children of Israel.
New King James Version
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were in dread of the children of Israel.
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were in dread of the children of Israel.
New Living Translation
But the more the Egyptians oppressed them, the more the Israelites multiplied and spread, and the more alarmed the Egyptians became.
But the more the Egyptians oppressed them, the more the Israelites multiplied and spread, and the more alarmed the Egyptians became.
New Life Bible
But the more the Egyptians made them suffer, the more they became until they spread throughout the land. So the Egyptians were afraid of the people of Israel.
But the more the Egyptians made them suffer, the more they became until they spread throughout the land. So the Egyptians were afraid of the people of Israel.
New Revised Standard
But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread, so that the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites.
But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread, so that the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But the more they were humiliating them, the more, were they multiplying, and, the more, were they breaking forth, so they were filled with alarm because of the sons of Israel.
But the more they were humiliating them, the more, were they multiplying, and, the more, were they breaking forth, so they were filled with alarm because of the sons of Israel.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But the more they oppressed them, the more they were multiplied and increased.
But the more they oppressed them, the more they were multiplied and increased.
Revised Standard Version
But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And the Egyptians were in dread of the people of Israel.
But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And the Egyptians were in dread of the people of Israel.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread out, so that they were in dread of the sons of Israel.
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread out, so that they were in dread of the sons of Israel.
Contextual Overview
8 Then a new king began to rule Egypt. He did not know Joseph. 9 This king said to his people, "Look at the Israelites. There are too many of them, and they are stronger than we are! 10 We must make plans to stop them from growing stronger. If there is a war, they might join our enemies, defeat us, and escape from the land!" 11 The Egyptians decided to make life hard for the Israelites, so they put slave masters over the people. These masters forced the Israelites to build the cities of Pithom and Rameses for the king. The king used these cities to store grain and other things. 12 The Egyptians forced the Israelites to work harder and harder. But the harder they worked, the more they grew and spread, and the more the Egyptians became afraid of them. 13 So the Egyptians made them work even harder. 14 They made life hard for the Israelites. They forced the Israelites to work hard at making bricks and mortar and to work hard in the fields. The Egyptians showed no mercy in all the hard work they made the Israelites do!
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
But the more: etc. Heb. and as they afflicted them, so they multiplied, etc. Psalms 105:24, Proverbs 21:30, Romans 8:28, Hebrews 12:6-11
grieved: Exodus 1:9, Job 5:2, Proverbs 27:4, John 12:19, Acts 4:2-4, Acts 5:28-33
Reciprocal: Genesis 47:27 - grew Exodus 1:20 - the people Deuteronomy 26:5 - became Psalms 129:1 - have they Proverbs 14:28 - General
Cross-References
Genesis 1:10
God named the dry land "earth," and he named the water that was gathered together "seas." And God saw that this was good.
God named the dry land "earth," and he named the water that was gathered together "seas." And God saw that this was good.
Genesis 1:11
Then God said, "Let the earth grow grass, plants that make grain, and fruit trees. The fruit trees will make fruit with seeds in it. And each plant will make its own kind of seed. Let these plants grow on the earth." And it happened.
Then God said, "Let the earth grow grass, plants that make grain, and fruit trees. The fruit trees will make fruit with seeds in it. And each plant will make its own kind of seed. Let these plants grow on the earth." And it happened.
Genesis 1:24
Then God said, "Let the earth produce many kinds of living things. Let there be many different kinds of animals. Let there be large animals and small crawling animals of every kind. And let all these animals produce more animals." And all these things happened.
Then God said, "Let the earth produce many kinds of living things. Let there be many different kinds of animals. Let there be large animals and small crawling animals of every kind. And let all these animals produce more animals." And all these things happened.
Genesis 1:26
Then God said, "Now let's make humans who will be like us. They will rule over all the fish in the sea and the birds in the air. They will rule over all the large animals and all the little things that crawl on the earth."
Then God said, "Now let's make humans who will be like us. They will rule over all the fish in the sea and the birds in the air. They will rule over all the large animals and all the little things that crawl on the earth."
Isaiah 61:11
The earth causes plants to grow, and a garden makes the seeds planted there rise up. In the same way, the Lord God will make goodness and praise grow throughout the nations.
The earth causes plants to grow, and a garden makes the seeds planted there rise up. In the same way, the Lord God will make goodness and praise grow throughout the nations.
Mark 4:28
Without any help the ground produces grain. First the plant grows, then the head, and then all the grain in the head.
Without any help the ground produces grain. First the plant grows, then the head, and then all the grain in the head.
Luke 6:44
Every tree is known by the kind of fruit it produces. You won't find figs on thorny weeds. And you can't pick grapes from thornbushes!
Every tree is known by the kind of fruit it produces. You won't find figs on thorny weeds. And you can't pick grapes from thornbushes!
2 Corinthians 9:10
God is the one who gives seed to those who plant, and he gives bread for food. And God will give you spiritual seed and make that seed grow. He will produce a great harvest from your goodness.
God is the one who gives seed to those who plant, and he gives bread for food. And God will give you spiritual seed and make that seed grow. He will produce a great harvest from your goodness.
Galatians 6:7
If you think you can fool God, you are only fooling yourselves. You will harvest what you plant.
If you think you can fool God, you are only fooling yourselves. You will harvest what you plant.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew,.... Became more numerous, "and broke out" b, as it may be rendered, like water which breaks out and spreads itself; so the Israelites, increasing in number, spread themselves still more in the land; the Egyptians thought, by putting them to hard labour in building cities, to have weakened their strength, and made them unfit for the procreation of children; but instead of that, the more hard labour they were put unto, the more healthful and the stronger they were, and begot more children, and multiplied exceedingly: and so it is that oftentimes afflictive dispensations are multiplying and growing times to the people of God, in a spiritual sense; who grow like the palm tree, which the more weight it has upon it the more it grows; when the church of God has been most violently persecuted, the number of converts have been greater, and saints under affliction grow in grace, in faith and love, in holiness, humility, patience, peace, and joy; see
Acts 12:1
and they were grieved because of the children of Israel; because of their multiplication and increase, and because their schemes for lessening them did not succeed; they were as thorns in their eyes, as some interpret the word, as Jarchi c observes.
b יפיץ "erumpebat", Junius & Tremellius, Drusius, Tigurine version. c בפרך "in fractione", Cajetan. apud Rivet.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Exodus 1:12. But the more they afflicted them — The margin has pretty nearly preserved the import of the original: And as they afflicted them, so they multiplied and so they grew That is, in proportion to their afflictions was their prosperity; and had their sufferings been greater, their increase would have been still more abundant.
