Exodus 5:19

And the officers of the children of Israel did see that they were in evil case, after it was said, Ye shall not minish ought from your bricks of your daily task.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 5:19

BSB
The Israelite foremen realized they were in trouble when they were told, "You must not reduce your daily quota of bricks."
AKJV
And the officers of the children of Israel did see that they were in evil case, after it was said, You shall not minish ought from your bricks of your daily task.
CPDV
And the first among the sons of Israel saw themselves in a crisis, because it was said to them, "Nothing at all will be lessened from the bricks throughout each day."
ERV
And the officers of the children of Israel did see that they were in evil case, when it was said, Ye shall not minish aught from your bricks, your daily tasks.
NHEB
The officers of the children of Israel saw that they were in trouble, when it was said, "You shall not diminish anything from your daily quota of bricks."
SMT
And the scribes of the sons of Israel will see themselves in evil, for saying, Ye shall not take away from the bricks the word of a day in its day.

Commentary for Exodus 5:19

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Overview of Exodus 5:19
Summary
Workers recognize their impossible and deteriorating situation
Place
Egypt
Event
Workers realize hopeless position
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Narrative