Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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 the Egyptians put slave masters over them in order to oppress them through forced labor. They built Pithom and Rameses as supply (storage) cities for Pharaoh.
12 But the more they afflicted them,
Cross References
Exodus 1:9
He said to his people: There are too many Israelites! They are stronger than we are.
Job 5:2
To be sure anger kills a stubborn fool. And jealousy murders a gullible person.
Psalm 105:24
Jehovah made his people grow rapidly in number and stronger than their enemies.
Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Jehovah!
Proverbs 27:4
Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?
John 12:19
The Pharisees spoke among themselves: You see that you are not accomplishing anything. Look the world has gone after him.
Acts 4:2-4
They were annoyed because they taught the people through Jesus. They preached the resurrection from the dead.
Acts 5:28-33
Did we command you not to teach in this name? Look, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and are willing to bring this man's blood upon us.
Romans 8:28
We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
Hebrews 12:6-11
Jehovah disciplines those he loves. In fact he scourges every son (child) he receives.