Verse Comparison: Exodus 1:12
American Standard Version
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.
Amplified® Bible
But the more [the Egyptians] oppressed them, the more they multiplied and expanded, so that [the Egyptians] were vexed {and} alarmed because of the Israelites.
Contemporary English Version
But even though the Israelites were mistreated, their families grew larger, and they took over more land. Because of this, the Egyptians hated them worse than before
Darby English Version
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and spread; and they were distressed because of the children of Israel.
Good News Bible
But the more the Egyptians oppressed the Israelites, the more they increased in number and the farther they spread through the land. The Egyptians came to fear the Israelites
King James Version
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.
New American Standard Bible
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.
New International Version
But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread; so the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites
New King James Version
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were in dread of the children of Israel.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread out, so that they felt dread of the sons of Israel.
Revised Standard Version
But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And the Egyptians were in dread of the people of Israel.
Young's Literal Translation
and as they afflict it, so it multiplieth, and so it breaketh forth, and they are vexed because of the sons of Israel;
