dealt subtilly] See also Acts 7:19. lest they multiply] They were multiplyed before, vers. 7. and that the Egyptians confessed, and complained of in this verse: therefore they take new counsels and courses to prevent their further increase. Get them up out of the land] Into Canaan and so we shall lose the commoditie, which we might reap by their riches, and service, while they are kept under our subjection. Envy at their number, feare of their Power, covetousnesse of gaine by their service, and hatred of their Religion, (whereof see Exodus 8:26.) made them desirous to retaine them, as captive slaves, whom their fathers received as guests, and enjoyed as friends, and as benefactors.