"But as the time when [the fulfillment of] the promise [God had made] to Abraham approached, the number of people [i.e., Hebrews] in Egypt grew Verse Concepts

Persecution » Spirit of--exemplified

Philippians 3:6

As far as enthusiasm is concerned, I persecuted the church; as far as being righteous according to the law of Moses is concerned, I was without just blame. Verse Concepts

1 Timothy 1:13

[even] though I had previously spoken against Christ, and persecuted [Christians] and acted outrageously. However, I obtained mercy because I acted out of ignorance, not believing [in Christ]. Verse Concepts

John 5:16

So, for this reason the Jews began persecuting Jesus, because He did these [kinds of] things on the Sabbath day. Verse Concepts

1 Thessalonians 2:15

who killed the Lord Jesus and the [Old Testament] prophets and also drove us [apostles] out [of Thessalonica and Berea. See Acts 17]. They are not pleasing to God and are hostile to all people, Verse Concepts

Exodus 1:8-14

Pharaoh » Of the time of the famine

Exodus 1:8

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Servant » Bond » Cruelty to » The israelites

Exodus 2:1-4

Acts 7:34

I have surely seen the mistreatment of my people there in Egypt and I have heard their groaning and I have determined to rescue them. Now [get ready], I will send you to Egypt [to lead out in their rescue].' Verse Concepts

Exodus 1:8-22

Acts 7:19

This king exploited the Hebrews and mistreated our forefathers, even requiring that they abandon their [small] babies, leaving them to die [See Exodus 1:22]. Verse Concepts