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But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread out. They were grieved because of the children of Israel.

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God's Blessing Defies Oppression

All commentators agree that Israel's multiplication was not a natural result but a supernatural act of God. Charles Ellicott calls it God's "superintending Providence," while John Calvin frames it as a contest where God's mercy triumphs over human cruelty. This shows that God's purposes to bless His people cannot be stopped by oppression and that He can even use it to bring about greater growth.

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Exodus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 1:12

19th Century

Bishop

The more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. — This result was not natural. It can only be ascribed t…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Exodus 1:12

16th Century

Theologian

But the more. Moses recounts the contest between the mercy of God and the cruelty of the king of Egypt. When, therefore, the oppressed Isr…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 1:12

17th Century

Pastor

But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied
and grew Became more numerous, …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 1:8–14

17th Century

Minister

The land of Egypt became a house of bondage to Israel. The place where we have been happy may soon become the place of our affliction; and that may…