Exodus 1:12

But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 1:12

BSB
But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and flourished; so the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites.
AKJV
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.
CPDV
And the more they oppressed them, so much more did they multiply and increase.
ERV
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.
NHEB
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread out. And the Egyptians were in dread of the children of Israel.
SMT
And as they will afflict them, so they will multiply and will increase. And they will feel disgust from the face of the sons of Israel.

Commentary for Exodus 1:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 1:12
Summary
Oppression increases but population grows
Place
Egypt
Event
Population thrives despite persecution
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Promise