Exodus 1:12

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Exodus 1:12 (WEB)
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread out. They started to dread the children of Israel.

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Cyprian of Carthage

Cyprian of Carthage, Exhortation to Martyrdom, Addressed to Fortunatus Chapter 11
“Also in Exodus, the Holy Scripture declares that we are rather multiplied and increased by afflictions, saying: “And the more they afflicted them, so much the more they became greater, and waxed stronger.”” — editor's note: Ex. i. 12.
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Tertullian

Tertullian, On Monogamy Chapter 16
“He will lead to them murderous midwives.” — editor's note: Comp. Ex. i. 8–16.
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PassageExhortation to Martyrdom, Addressed to Fortunatus Chapter 11
PassageOn Monogamy Chapter 16

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