Exodus 1:12

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

Cross References

Genesis 46:3

“I am God, the God of your father,” he said. “Do not be afraid to go to Egypt; I will make your descendants a great nation there.

Nehemiah 9:23

You gave them as many children as there are stars in the sky, and let them conquer and live in the land that you had promised their ancestors to give them.

Job 5:2

To worry yourself to death with resentment would be a foolish, senseless thing to do.

Psalm 105:24

The Lord gave many children to his people and made them stronger than their enemies.

Psalm 107:38

He blessed his people, and they had many children; he kept their herds of cattle from decreasing.

Exodus 1:20

Because the midwives were God-fearing, God was good to them and gave them families of their own. And the Israelites continued to increase and become strong.

Exodus 1:7

but their descendants, the Israelites, had many children and became so numerous and strong that Egypt was filled with them.

Exodus 1:9

He said to his people, “These Israelites are so numerous and strong that they are a threat to us.

Proverbs 21:30

Human wisdom, brilliance, insight—they are of no help if the Lord is against you.

Proverbs 27:4

Anger is cruel and destructive, but it is nothing compared to jealousy.

Numbers 22:3

he and all his people became terrified.

John 12:19

The Pharisees then said to one another, “You see, we are not succeeding at all! Look, the whole world is following him!”

Romans 8:28

We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose.

Deuteronomy 26:5

Then, in the Lord's presence you will recite these words: ‘My ancestor was a wandering Aramean, who took his family to Egypt to live. They were few in number when they went there, but they became a large and powerful nation.