Exodus 1:12

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread, so that the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites.

Cross References

Genesis 46:3

Then he said, “I am God, the God of your father; do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make of you a great nation there.

Nehemiah 9:23

You multiplied their descendants like the stars of heaven and brought them into the land that you had told their ancestors to enter and possess.

Job 5:2

Surely vexation kills the fool, and jealousy slays the simple.

Psalm 105:24

And the Lord made his people very fruitful and made them stronger than their foes,

Psalm 107:38

By his blessing they multiply greatly, and he does not let their cattle decrease.

Exodus 1:20

So God dealt well with the midwives, and the people multiplied and became very strong.

Exodus 1:7

But the Israelites were fruitful and prolific; they multiplied and grew exceedingly strong, so that the land was filled with them.

Exodus 1:9

He said to his people, “Look, the Israelite people are more numerous and more powerful than we.

Proverbs 21:30

No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the Lord.

Proverbs 27:4

Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming, but who is able to stand before jealousy?

Numbers 22:3

Moab was in great dread of the people, because they were so numerous; Moab was overcome with fear of the Israelites.

John 12:19

The Pharisees then said to one another, “You see, you can do nothing. Look, the world has gone after him!”

Romans 8:28

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.

Deuteronomy 26:5

you shall make this response before the Lord your God: ‘A wandering Aramean was my ancestor; he went down into Egypt and lived there as an alien, few in number, and there he became a great nation, mighty and populous.