Parallel Verses
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.
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
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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Word Count of 20 Translations in Exodus 1:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Israel And Oppression In Egypt
11 So the Egyptians placed supervisors over them, oppressing them with heavy burdens. The Israelis built the supply cities of Pithom and Rameses for Pharaoh. 12 But the more the Egyptians afflicted the Israelis, the more they multiplied and flourished, so that the Egyptians became terrified of the Israelis. 13 The Egyptians ruthlessly forced the Israelis to serve them,
Cross References
Exodus 1:9
He told his people, "Look, the Israeli people are more numerous and more powerful than we are.
Job 5:2
For wrath will slay a fool; zealous anger will kill the naive.
Psalm 105:24
He caused his people to multiply greatly; and be more numerous than their enemies.
Proverbs 21:30
No wisdom, insight, or counsel can prevail against the LORD.
Proverbs 27:4
Wrath can be fierce and anger overwhelms but who can stand up to jealousy?
John 12:19
Then the Pharisees told one another, "You see, there is nothing you can do. Look, the world has gone after him!"
Acts 4:2-4
They were greatly disturbed that Peter and John were teaching the people and announcing that Jesus had been resurrected from the dead.
Acts 5:28-33
He said, "We gave you strict orders not to teach in his name, didn't we? Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to bring this man's blood on us!"
Romans 8:28
And we know that for those who love God, that is, for those who are called according to his purpose, all things are working together for good.
Hebrews 12:6-11
For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he punishes every son he accepts."