KJV - But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,

ASV - But as the time of the promise drew nigh which God vouchsafed unto Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,

BBE - But when the time was near for putting into effect the undertaking which God had given to Abraham, the people were increasing in Egypt,

WEB - "But as the time of the promise came close which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,

YLT - `And according as the time of the promise was drawing nigh, which God did swear to Abraham, the people increased and multiplied in Egypt,

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