Exodus 1:9

And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 1:9

BSB
"Look," he said to his people, "the Israelites have become too numerous and too powerful for us.
AKJV
And he said to his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we:
CPDV
And he said to his people: "Behold, the people of the sons of Israel are many, and they are stronger than we are.
ERV
And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we:
NHEB
He said to his people, "Look, the people of the sons of Israel are more and mightier than we.
SMT
And he will say to his people, Behold, the people of the sons of Israel, many, being strong above us.

Commentary for Exodus 1:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 1:9
Summary
Pharaoh fears Israelite numbers and power
Place
Egypt
Event
King voices demographic concerns
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Narrative