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grew

Meaning of “grew”

Increased or developed in size, age, maturity, number, strength, influence, severity, or condition; arose and progressed from a smaller or earlier state.

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28 occurrences28 verses10 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 2:5

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Exodus 1:12
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.
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1611 witness · Exodus 1:12 · retained source text

But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew: and they were grieued because of the children of Israel.

1611 marginal noteHebr. and as they afflicted them, so they multiplied, &c.

Exodus 2:10
And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses: and she said, Because I drew him out of the water.
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1611 witness · Exodus 2:10 · retained source text

And the childe grew, and shee brought him vnto Pharaohs daughter, and he became her sonne. And she called his name Moses: And she said, Because I drew him out of the water.

1611 marginal noteThat is, Drawen out.

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