^{17 Ref} But when the time was near for putting into effect the undertaking which God had given to Abraham, the people were increasing in Egypt,

^{17 Ref} "But as the time of the promise came close which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,

^{17 Ref} But as the time of the promise drew nigh which God vouchsafed unto Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,