Exodus 5:5 - Printer Friendly

ESV: And Pharaoh said, "Behold, the people of the land are now many, and you make them rest from their burdens!"

NIV: Then Pharaoh said, "Look, the people of the land are now numerous, and you are stopping them from working."

NASB: Again Pharaoh said, 'Look, the people of the land are now many, and you would have them cease from their labors!'

CSB: Pharaoh also said, "Look, the people of the land are so numerous, and you would stop them from their labor."

NLT: Look, there are many of your people in the land, and you are stopping them from their work.'

KJV: And Pharaoh said, Behold, the people of the land now are many, and ye make them rest from their burdens.

NKJV: And Pharaoh said, “Look, the people of the land are many now, and you make them rest from their labor!”

The book of Exodus establishes God's covenant relationship with the full-fledged nation of Israel. The descendants of Abraham prosper after settling in Egypt, only to be enslaved by a fearful, hateful Egyptian Pharaoh. God appoints Moses to lead the people out of this bondage. Moses serves as God's spokesman, as the Lord brings plagues and judgments on Egypt, leading to the release of Israel.

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