Exo 1:7-9, Deu 10:22, Psa 105:23-24, Act 7:17 | ESV | STEP | But the people of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly ; they multiplied and grew exceedingly strong , so that the land was filled with them.

Exodus 1:7-9

7 ^aBut the people of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly; they multiplied and grew exceedingly strong, so that the land was filled with them.

Pharaoh Oppresses Israel

8 Now there arose a new king over Egypt, ^bwho did not know Joseph. 9 And he said to his people, “Behold, ^cthe people of Israel are too many and too mighty for us.

Deuteronomy 10:22

22 Your fathers went down to Egypt ^dseventy persons, and now the Lord your God has made you ^eas numerous as the stars of heaven.

Psalms 105:23-24

23 Then ^fIsrael came to Egypt;
Jacob ^gsojourned in ^hthe land of Ham.
24 And the Lord ⁱmade his people very fruitful
and made them stronger than their foes.

Acts 7:17

17 “But ^jas the time of the promise drew near, which God had granted to Abraham, ^kthe people increased and multiplied in Egypt