Definition and Context
Increased oppression refers to the intensification of unjust or cruel exercise of authority or power, often manifesting in the form of persecution, exploitation, or subjugation. Within the biblical narrative, oppression is frequently depicted as a consequence of sin, a test of faith, or a catalyst for divine intervention and deliverance.

Biblical Instances of Oppression

1. Egyptian Bondage
The Israelites' enslavement in Egypt is one of the most prominent examples of oppression in the Bible. The Egyptians subjected the Israelites to harsh labor and cruel treatment. Exodus 1:13-14 states, "They worked the Israelites ruthlessly and made their lives bitter with hard labor in brick and mortar and with all kinds of work in the fields; in all their hard labor, the Egyptians used them ruth