Exodus 1:9

Easy To Read Version

This king said to his people, “Look at the people of Israel. There are too many of them! And they are stronger than we are!

Cross References

Genesis 26:16

And Abimelech said to Isaac, “Leave our country. You have become much more powerful than we are.”

Genesis 46:3

Then God said, “I am God, the God of your father. Don’t be afraid to go to Egypt. In Egypt I will make you a great nation.

Job 5:2

A foolish person’s anger will kill him.\par A fool’s strong emotions will kill him.\par

Exodus 5:5

There are very many workers, and you are keeping them from doing their jobs.”

Proverbs 14:28

A large \{wealthy\} nation brings honor to a king, but a nation suffering famine brings shame. {\cf2\super [18]}

Proverbs 27:4

Anger is cruel and mean. It causes destruction. But jealousy is much worse.

Ecclesiastes 4:4

Then I thought, “Why do people work so hard?” I saw people try to succeed and be better than other people. Why? Because people are jealous. They don’t want other people to have more than they have. This is senseless. It is like trying to catch the wind. {\cf2\super [21]}

Titus 3:3

Grace (kindness) and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

James 4:5

Do you think the Scriptures {\cf2\super [19]} mean nothing? The Scriptures say, “The Spirit {\cf2\super [20]} that \{God\} made to live in us wants us only for himself.” {\cf2\super [21]}