Read Full ChapterAs the time drew near for God to fulfill His promise to Abraham, our people in Egypt increased greatly in number.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
“But as the time of the promise came close which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} when{G2531} the time{G5550} of the promise{G1860} drew nigh{G1448}{(G5707)}, which{G3739} God{G2316} had sworn{G3660}{(G5656)} to Abraham{G11}, the people{G2992} grew{G837}{(G5656)} and{G2532} multiplied{G4129}{(G5681)} in{G1722} Egypt{G125},
Strong's King James
(17) But just as the promised time approached, which The אֱלֹהִים Elohim had acknowledged to Avraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt
The F.O.G
[17] As the time drew near for God to fulfill His promise to Abraham, our people in Egypt had become very numerous.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘And according as the time of the promise was drawing nigh, which God did swear to Abraham, the people increased and multiplied in Egypt,
Young's Literal Translation
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