But when the time of the promise drew near, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,
But when the time of the promise drew near, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,
But as the time of the promise drew nigh which God vouchsafed unto Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,
But when the time was near for putting into effect the undertaking which God had given to Abraham, the people were increasing in Egypt,
But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,
"But as the time of the promise came close which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,
But as the time of the promise drew nigh, which God vouchsafed unto Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,
The time of the promise - The time of the "fulfillment" of the promise.
The people grew ... - Exodus 1:7-9.
7:17 Exodus 1:7 .