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Exodus 1:7-9
International Standard Version
Exodus 1:7-9
International Standard Version
7 But the Israelis were fruitful and increased abundantly.[a] They multiplied in numbers and became very, very strong. As a result, the land was filled with them.
The Israelis Become Slaves
8 Eventually a new king who was unacquainted with Joseph came to power in[b] Egypt. 9 He told his people, “Look, the Israeli people are more numerous and more powerful than we are.
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- Exodus 1:7 Lit. swarmed
- Exodus 1:8 Lit. arose over
Exodus 1:7-9
New International Version
Exodus 1:7-9
New International Version
7 but the Israelites were exceedingly fruitful; they multiplied greatly, increased in numbers(A) and became so numerous that the land was filled with them.
8 Then a new king, to whom Joseph meant nothing, came to power in Egypt.(B) 9 “Look,” he said to his people, “the Israelites have become far too numerous(C) for us.(D)
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