'Multiplied' in the Bible

The more they multiplied [in numbers and increased in power], the more they sinned against Me;I will change their glory into shame.

For Ephraim has constructed many altars for sin;They are altars intended for sinning [which multiply his guilt].

For Israel has forgotten his Maker and built palaces [and pagan temples],And Judah has built many fortified cities;But I will send a fire upon their cities so that it may consume their palaces and fortresses.

Israel is a luxuriant and prolific vine;He produces fruit for himself.The more his fruit,The more altars he made [to Baal];The richer his land,The better he made the [idolatrous] pillars.

I have also spoken to [you through] the prophets,And I gave [them] many visions [to make My will known],And through the prophets I gave parables [to appeal to your sense of right and wrong].