Exodus 1:9 nasb — He said to his people, "Behold, the people of the sons of Israel are more and mightier than we.

NASB

"He said to his people, "Behold, the people of the sons of Israel are more and mightier than we."

— Exodus 1:9, NASB

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Exodus 1:9 in Other Translations

1 version All translations

ASV
“And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we: ”
American Standard Version · Read this chapter in ASV

Exodus 1 — Context

Joseph died, and all his brothers and all that generation.

But the sons of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly, and multiplied, and became exceedingly mighty, so that the land was filled with them.

Now a new king arose over Egypt, who did not know Joseph.

He said to his people, "Behold, the people of the sons of Israel are more and mightier than we.

"Come, let us deal wisely with them, or else they will multiply and in the event of war, they will also join themselves to those who hate us, and fight against us and depart from the land."

So they appointed taskmasters over them to afflict them with hard labor. And they built for Pharaoh storage cities, Pithom and Raamses.

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.

Exodus 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions

What does Exodus 1:9 say?

Exodus 1:9 in the NASB reads: “He said to his people, "Behold, the people of the sons of Israel are more and mightier than we.”

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 (NASB): “He said to his people, "Behold, the people of the sons of Israel are more and mightier than we.” 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.

Exodus 1:9 nasb — He said to his people, "Behold, the people of the sons of Israel are more and mightier than we.

Read in Another Translation

Exodus 1:9 in Other Translations

Exodus 1 — Context

Exodus 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

Choose Theme

Light Themes 19

Dark Themes 11

Colorful Themes 2