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 made his people very fruitful. He also made them stronger than their enemies.

There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel to oppose Yahweh.

And we know that all [things] work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to [his] purpose,

For the Lord disciplines the one whom he loves, and punishes every son whom he accepts."

Grieved

And he said to his people, "Look, the people of the {Israelites} [are] greater and more numerous than us.

For vexation will slay the fool, and jealousy will kill [the] simple.

Cruel [is] wrath and overwhelming [is] anger, but who will stand before jealousy?

So the Pharisees said to one another, "You see that you are accomplishing nothing! Behold, the world has gone after him."

greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

saying, "{We strictly commanded} you not to teach in this name? And behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching! And you are intending to bring upon us the blood of this man!"

General references

In the multitude of people is the glory of the king, but without a population, a prince [is] ruined.