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Exodus 1:9 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Exodus 1:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 1 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we:”
Exodus 1:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 1:9
And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we (רַב וְעָצוּם מִמֶּנּוּ, rav ve'atsum mimenu)—Pharaoh's assessment reveals both truth and paranoid exaggeration. More (רַב, rav, "many/numerous") and mightier (עָצוּם, atsum, "strong/powerful") echo verse 7's description of Israel's growth. The phrase than we is likely hyperbolic—Israel was numerous but hardly outnumbered all Egypt. This is the rhetoric of fear used to justify oppression. Pharaoh's speech to his people suggests mobilizing popular support for his policies. The irony: the more...
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Cross-References for Exodus 1:9
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“and made them stronger than their adversaries.”
“Again”
“don't boast and don't lie against the truth.”
“disobedient”
“and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?”
“but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.”
“Now will this multitude lick up all that is round about us”
“and jealousy kills the simple.”
“The Spirit who lives in us yearns jealously?”