Exodus 1:12

But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew: and they were grieued because of the children of Israel.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread out, so that they were in dread of the sons of Israel.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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.
- Basic English Bible

But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and spread; and they were distressed because of the children of Israel.
- Darby Bible

But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.
- Webster's Bible

But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread out. They were grieved because of the children of Israel.
- World English Bible

and as they afflict it, so it multiplieth, and so it breaketh forth, and they are vexed because of the sons of Israel;
- Youngs Literal Bible

But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And they were adread because of the children of Israel.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Exodus 1:12

1:12 But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied - To the grief and vexation of the Egyptians. Times of affliction, have oft been the church's growing times: Christianity spread most when it was persecuted.