Exodus 5:23

For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in thy name, he hath done evil to this people; neither hast thou delivered thy people at all.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 5:23

BSB

Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak in Your name, he has brought trouble on this people, and You have not delivered Your people in any way."

AKJV

For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has done evil to this people; neither have you delivered your people at all.

CPDV

For from the time that I entered to Pharaoh, so as to speak in your name, he has afflicted your people. And you have not freed them."

ERV

For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in thy name, he hath evil entreated this people; neither hast thou delivered thy people at all.

NHEB

For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has brought trouble on this people; neither have you delivered your people at all."

SMT

And from the time I came to Pharaoh to speak in thy name, he did evil to this people: and delivering, thou didst not deliver thy people.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 5:23

ForsinceIcameH935VerbtoPharaohH6547Noun MasculinetospeakH1696VerbinthynameH8034Noun MasculinehehathdoneevilH7489VerbtothispeopleH5971Noun MasculineneitherhastthoudeliveredH5337VerbthypeopleH5971Noun MasculineatallH5337Verb

Commentary for Exodus 5:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 5:23

Summary

Moses expresses frustration that situation worsened after speaking

Place

Egypt

Event

Moses laments worsened conditions

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC