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.

Cross-reference

Exodus 1:9 Historical context

Exodus 1:9 records Pharaoh's fear of Israel's numbers; this verse shows his oppression backfired — they multiplied even more.

Exodus 1:20 Historical context

Exodus 1:20 directly continues the narrative: God blesses the midwives, and the people increase further — fulfilling the multiplication noted in verse 12.

In Psalm 105:24, God's blessing of fruitfulness directly parallels Israel's multiplication despite oppression in 1:12.

Proverbs 21:30 Related theme

Proverbs 21:30 declares that no plan can succeed against the Lord — the Egyptians' scheme to curb Israel's growth here utterly fails.

John 12:19 Parallel

John 12:19 shows the Pharisees' frustration as opposition to Jesus only increases his followers — same pattern of failed suppression.

Acts 4:2-4 records persecution of apostles leading to more believers — just as Israel's oppression led to multiplication.

Acts 5:28-33 describes the Sanhedrin's orders failing to stop the apostles — parallel to Egypt's inability to halt Israel's growth.

Genesis 47:27 Historical context

Genesis 47:27 reports Israel's fruitful multiplication in Goshen; this verse shows that growth continues despite oppression.

Deuteronomy 26:5 recalls how Israel became a great nation in Egypt — the very multiplication described here despite oppression.

Proverbs 14:28 says a large population is a king's glory — but here the Egyptians see that growth as a threat, creating a contrast.