Parallel Verses
Amplified
But the more the Egyptians oppressed them, the more they multiplied and expanded, so that the Egyptians dreaded and were exasperated by the Israelites.
New American Standard Bible
But the more they afflicted them,
King James Version
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.
Holman Bible
But the more they oppressed them, the more they multiplied and spread so that the Egyptians came to dread
International Standard Version
But the more the Egyptians afflicted the Israelis, the more they multiplied and flourished, so that the Egyptians became terrified of the Israelis.
A Conservative Version
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread out. And they were grieved because of the sons of Israel.
American Standard Version
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.
Bible in Basic English
But the more cruel they were to them, the more their number increased, till all the land was full of them. And the children of Israel were hated by the Egyptians.
Darby Translation
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and spread; and they were distressed because of the children of Israel.
Julia Smith Translation
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.
King James 2000
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And as he oppressed them, so they became many, and so they spread out, and [the Egyptians] were afraid because of the presence of the {Israelites}.
Modern King James verseion
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the sons of Israel.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But the more they vexed them, the more they multiplied and grew: so that they abhorred the children of Israel.
NET Bible
But the more the Egyptians oppressed them, the more they multiplied and spread. As a result the Egyptians loathed the Israelites,
New Heart English Bible
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread out. They were grieved because of the children of Israel.
The Emphasized Bible
But the more they were humiliating them, the more, were they multiplying, and, the more, were they breaking forth, so they were filled with alarm because of the sons of Israel.
Webster
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.
World English Bible
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread out. They were grieved because of the children of Israel.
Youngs Literal Translation
and as they afflict it, so it multiplieth, and so it breaketh forth, and they are vexed because of the sons of Israel;
Themes
Afflictions » Frequently terminate in good
Egypt » History of israel in » Israel increase and are oppressed
Oppression » Instances of » Of israelites, by egyptians
Persecution » Spirit of--exemplified
Servant » Instances of » israelites
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Parats
Word Count of 20 Translations in Exodus 1:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Israel And Oppression In Egypt
11 So they set taskmasters over them to oppress them with hard labor. And the sons of Israel built Pithom and Raamses as storage cities for Pharaoh. 12 But the more the Egyptians oppressed them, the more they multiplied and expanded, so that the Egyptians dreaded and were exasperated by the Israelites. 13 And the Egyptians made the Israelites serve rigorously [forcing them into severe slavery].
Cross References
Exodus 1:9
He said to his people, “Behold, the
Job 5:2
“For anger slays the foolish man,
And jealousy kills the simple (naive).
Psalm 105:24
There the Lord greatly increased [the number of] His people,
And made them more powerful than their enemies.
Proverbs 21:30
There is no [human] wisdom or understanding
Or counsel [that can prevail] against the Lord.
Proverbs 27:4
Wrath is cruel and anger is an overwhelming flood,
But who is able to endure and stand before [the sin of] jealousy?
John 12:19
Then the Pharisees [argued and] said to one another, “You see that your efforts are futile. Look! The whole world has gone [running] after Him!”
Acts 4:2-4
being extremely disturbed and thoroughly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in [the case of] Jesus the resurrection of the dead.
Acts 5:28-33
saying, “We gave you strict orders not to continue teaching in this name, and yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you intend to bring this
Romans 8:28
And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.
Hebrews 12:6-11
For the Lord disciplines and corrects those whom He loves,
And He punishes every son whom He receives and welcomes [to His heart].”