Exodus 1:12

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Summary

But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.

But the more, etc

Grieved

General references

Proverbs 14:28

Bible References

But the more, etc

And he increased his people greatly and made them stronger than their enemies.

There is no wisdom nor intelligence nor counsel against the LORD.

And we now know that unto those who love God, all things help them unto good, to those who according to the purpose are called to be saints.

for whom the Lord loves, he chastens and scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.

Grieved

And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the sons of Israel are more and mightier than we.

It is certain that wrath kills the foolish man, and envy consumes the covetous one.

Wrath is cruel, and anger is impetuous, but who is able to stand before envy?

The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.

resentful that they taught the people and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

saying, Did we not strictly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.

General references

In the multitude of the people is the king's glory, but in the failure of the people is the weakness of the prince.