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

12 But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and the more they ^lspread abroad. And the Egyptians were in dread of the people of Israel.

20 So God dealt well with the midwives. And the people multiplied and grew very strong.