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Exodus 1:12
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.
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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.
Easy-to-Read Version
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.
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.
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 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 came into power over Egypt. He did not know Joseph. 9 He said to his people, "See, the people of Israel are too many and too powerful for us. 10 Come, let us be wise in how we act towards them, or they will become more in number. If there is a war, they might join with those who hate us. They might fight against us and then leave the land." 11 So they put men in power over them to make them work hard. And they built the store-cities Pithom and Raamses for Pharaoh the king. 12 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. 13 The Egyptians made the people of Israel work very hard. 14 They made their lives bitter with hard work building with stones and with all kinds of work in the field. They made them work very hard.
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
Then God called the dry land Earth. He called the gathering of the waters Seas. And God saw that it was good.
Then God called the dry land Earth. He called the gathering of the waters Seas. And God saw that it was good.
Genesis 1:11
Then God said, "Let plants grow from the earth, plants that have seeds. Let fruit trees grow on the earth that bring their kind of fruit with their own seeds." And it was so.
Then God said, "Let plants grow from the earth, plants that have seeds. Let fruit trees grow on the earth that bring their kind of fruit with their own seeds." And it was so.
Genesis 1:24
Then God said, "Let the earth bring into being living things after their kind: Cattle and things that move upon the ground, and wild animals of the earth after their kind." And it was so.
Then God said, "Let the earth bring into being living things after their kind: Cattle and things that move upon the ground, and wild animals of the earth after their kind." And it was so.
Genesis 1:26
Then God said, "Let Us make man like Us and let him be head over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every thing that moves on the ground."
Then God said, "Let Us make man like Us and let him be head over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every thing that moves on the ground."
Isaiah 61:11
As the earth lets its new plants grow, and as a garden causes the things planted in it to grow, in the same way, the Lord God will cause what is right and good and words of praise to grow up in front of all the nations.
As the earth lets its new plants grow, and as a garden causes the things planted in it to grow, in the same way, the Lord God will cause what is right and good and words of praise to grow up in front of all the nations.
Mark 4:28
The earth gives fruit by itself. The leaf comes first and then the young grain can be seen. And last, the grain is ready to gather.
The earth gives fruit by itself. The leaf comes first and then the young grain can be seen. And last, the grain is ready to gather.
Luke 6:44
For every tree is known by its own fruit. Men do not gather figs from thorns. They do not gather grapes from thistles.
For every tree is known by its own fruit. Men do not gather figs from thorns. They do not gather grapes from thistles.
2 Corinthians 9:10
It is God Who gives seed to the man to plant. He also gives the bread to eat. Then we know He will give you more seed to plant and make it grow so you will have more to give away.
It is God Who gives seed to the man to plant. He also gives the bread to eat. Then we know He will give you more seed to plant and make it grow so you will have more to give away.
Galatians 6:7
Do not be fooled. You cannot fool God. A man will get back whatever he plants!
Do not be fooled. You cannot fool God. A man will get back whatever he plants!
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.
