Exodus 1:9 cpdv — And he said to his people: “Behold, the people of the sons of Israel are many, and they are stronger than we are.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he said to his people: “Behold, the people of the sons of Israel are many, and they are stronger than we are. "

— Exodus 1:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 1 — Context

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When he had died, along with all of his brothers and all of that generation,

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the sons of Israel increased, and they multiplied like seedlings. And having been strengthened exceedingly, they filled the land.

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Meanwhile, there arose a new king over Egypt, who was ignorant of Joseph.

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And he said to his people: “Behold, the people of the sons of Israel are many, and they are stronger than we are.

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Come, let us wisely oppress them, lest they multiply; and if any war should advance against us, they may be added to our enemies, and having fought against us, they might depart from the land.”

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And so he set over them masters of the works, in order to afflict them with burdens. And they built for Pharaoh the cities of the tabernacles: Pithom and Raamses.

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And the more they oppressed them, so much more did they multiply and increase.

Exodus 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 1:9 say?
Exodus 1:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he said to his people: “Behold, the people of the sons of Israel are many, and they are stronger than we are. ”
Where is Exodus 1:9 in the Bible?
Exodus 1:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 1, verse 9.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 1:9.
What translation should I read Exodus 1:9 in?
Exodus 1:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 1:9?
Exodus 1:9 reads (CPDV): “And he said to his people: “Behold, the people of the sons of Israel are many, and they are stronger than we are. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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