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Exodus 1:12 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Exodus 1:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 1 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel. But: Heb. And as they afflicted them, so they multiplied, etc”
Exodus 1:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 1:12
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew (וְכַאֲשֶׁר יְעַנּוּ אֹתוֹ כֵּן יִרְבֶּה וְכֵן יִפְרֹץ, vekha'asher ye'anu oto ken yirbeh vekhen yifrots)—The Hebrew structure creates emphatic contrast: "the more... the more." Grew (פָּרַץ, parats) means "break out/burst forth"—an irrepressible expansion despite oppression. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel (וַיָּקֻצוּ, vayakutsu, "they felt dread/loathing"). This verse reveals a spiritual principle: God's blessing cannot be suppressed by human opposition. The Egyptians' mounting dread anticipates their...
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Cross-References for Exodus 1:12
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“and made them stronger than their adversaries.”
“Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we.,And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we:, וַיֹּאמֶר אֶל־עַמּוֹ הִנֵּה עַם בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל רַב וְעָצוּם מִמֶּנּוּ׃ ,And he said unto his people: Behold”
“to those who are called according to his purpose.”
“Didn't we strictly charge you not to teach in this name? Behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and intend to bring this man's blood on us.”
“Being grieved that they taught the people”
“See how you accomplish nothing. Behold, the world has gone after him.”
“and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?”