More than mere numbers...

Exodus 1:7 But the people of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly; they multiplied and grew exceedingly strong, so that the land was filled with them. When we move from Genesis to Exodus the transition is smooth, with Moses reviewing the tribes of Israel who had moved into Egypt. He summarizes this introduction with this verse. It is saying much more than Israel had grown into a big nation of people. It is saying that God had kept His promises made to Abraham Isaac and Jacob in Genesis; He had made them a great nation of people. God is still superintending the story; He is blessing; He is in control, doing what He set out to do. We are invited to join His people on the journey for this next phase to learn more about faith, forgiveness, and living life in His presence.