Exodus 1:12

But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and spread out. And they were in dread because of the Bnei Yisroel.

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The 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.

In Context

11Therefore they did set over them sarei missim (taskmasters) to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pharaoh supply cities, Pitom and Ra'meses.

13And the Egyptians made the Bnei Yisroel to serve with rigor;

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Cross References

Genesis 46:3And He said, I am El Elohei Avicha; fear not to go down to Mitzrayim; for there I will make thee a Goy Gadol;

Numbers 22:3And Moav was exceedingly afraid of the people, because they were many; and Moav was filled with dread because of the Bnei Yisroel.

Nehemiah 9:23Their children also multipliedst Thou as the kokhavim of Shomayim, and broughtest them into Ha'Aretz, concerning which Thou hadst promised to their avot, that they should go in to possess it.

Psalms 105:24And He increased Amo (His people) greatly; 1 and made them stronger than their enemies. 1

Proverbs 21:30There is no chochmah nor tevunah (understanding) 1 nor etzah against Hashem. 1

John 12:19Therefore the Perushim said to themselves, You see, you can do nothing! Kol Bnei Adam have gone after him.

Matthew Henry on Exodus 1:9-15

8 Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph. 9 And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we: 10 Come on, let us deal wisely with them; lest they multiply, and it come to pass, that, when there falleth out any war, they join also unto our enemies, and fight against us, and so get them up out of the land. 11 Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pharaoh treasure cities,… Read the whole commentary →

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