Acts 7:17
“But as the time of the promise came close which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,
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- Exodus 1:7–9 The children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and grew exceedingly mighty; and the land was filled with them. Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who didn’t know Joseph. He said to his people, “Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we.
- Genesis 15:13–15 He said to Abram, “Know for sure that your offspring will live as foreigners in a land that is not theirs, and will serve them. They will afflict them four hundred years. I will also judge that nation, whom they will serve. Afterward they will come out with great wealth; but you will go to your fathers in peace. You will be buried at a good old age.
- Psalm 105:24–25 He increased his people greatly, and made them stronger than their adversaries. He turned their heart to hate his people, to conspire against his servants.