numbred] In this third time of their numbring, their number is lesse, now after their enlargement, then when they were in bondage and oppressed; a manifest evidence of Gods power to worke above the operation of ordinary meanes, against all impediments, to perfect his owne purpose; as also an instance of the impotency of means, save so farre as the blessing of God doth make them effectuall. See Annot. on Chap. 1. 5: 2.