Exodus 5:6 - Printer Friendly

ESV: The same day Pharaoh commanded the taskmasters of the people and their foremen,

NIV: That same day Pharaoh gave this order to the slave drivers and overseers in charge of the people:

NASB: So the same day Pharaoh commanded the taskmasters over the people and their foremen, saying,

CSB: That day Pharaoh commanded the overseers of the people as well as their foremen:

NLT: That same day Pharaoh sent this order to the Egyptian slave drivers and the Israelite foremen:

KJV: And Pharaoh commanded the same day the taskmasters of the people, and their officers, saying,

NKJV: So the same day Pharaoh commanded the taskmasters of the people and their officers, saying,

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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