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

The Lord made his people very fruitful, and made them more numerous than their enemies.

There is no wisdom and there is no understanding, and there is no counsel against the Lord.

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

"For the Lord disciplines the one he loves and chastises every son he accepts."

Grieved

He said to his people, "Look at the Israelite people, more numerous and stronger than we are!

For wrath kills the foolish person, and anger slays the silly one.

Wrath is cruel and anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?

Thus the Pharisees said to one another, "You see that you can do nothing. Look, the world has run off after him!"

angry because they were teaching the people and announcing in Jesus the resurrection of the dead.

saying, "We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name. Look, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man's blood on us!"

General references

A king's glory is the abundance of people, but the lack of subjects is the ruin of a ruler.