And he increased his people greatly ... - God caused them to multiply (Exodus 1:7), (Exodus 1:9).

And he greatly increased his people. The special favor of God towards his Church is now highlighted by the additional detail that, in a sh…

And he increased his people greatly
God increased the people of Israel greatly in the land of Egypt; they went down …

As the believer commonly thrives best in his soul when under the cross; so the church also flourishes most in true holiness, and increases in numbe…