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 adversaries.

There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against Jehovah.

And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, And scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.

Grieved

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

For vexation killeth the foolish man, And jealousy slayeth the silly one.

Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy?

The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Behold how ye prevail nothing: lo, the world is gone after him.

being sore troubled because they taught the people, and proclaimed in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

saying, We strictly charged you not to teach in this name: and behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.

General references

In the multitude of people is the king's glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.