Exodus 1:12
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.
Context
This verse from Exodus Chapter 1 connects to 10 cross-references. A new Pharaoh who does not remember Joseph oppresses the rapidly multiplying Israelites with forced labor, making them build the store cities of Pithom and Raamses. Pharaoh orders the Hebrew midwives Shiphrah and Puah to kill male newborns; they fear …
Other Translations
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.
and as they afflict it, so it multiplieth, and so it breaketh forth, and they are vexed because of the sons of Israel;
But the more cruel they were to them, the more their number increased, till all the land was full of them. And the children of Israel were hated by the Egyptians.
Cross References
And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we:
For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one.
And he increased his people greatly; and made them stronger than their enemies.
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord.
Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?
The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.
Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.
Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled …
When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.