· Translation: KJV

Exodus 1:12But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread out. They were grieved because of the children of Israel.

The setting

Goshen, Egypt, ~1430s BC. Egyptian officials watching in frustration as Hebrew families continue having children and spreading throughout the region despite brutal working conditions in modern-day Nile Delta...

The emotion here: amazement at God's unstoppable blessing

The original word

parats (פרץ) — to burst forth, break out beyond boundaries

Why it matters

Population growth under oppression is historically documented—stress can actually increase fertility in some communities

Read with care

What most readers miss in Exodus 1:12

The Egyptians' 'grief' here is actually dread—their plan completely backfired

Common misconceptionPeople think this means God wants us to suffer, but it actually shows that human evil can't thwart God's promises—the blessing comes despite the oppression, not because of it.

Bible Genome reading

Exodus 1:12 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerNarrator
Eraexodus
Primary emotiongrowing
Literary typenarrative

Emotional genome

Comfort power60%
Quotability60%
Memorability70%
Crisis relevance80%
Standalone40%
Themes:divine providencegrowth

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Exodus 1:12 comes from the book of Exodus, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is growing, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine providence, growth. Notable phrases: the more they multiplied.

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