Exodus 5:4

And the king of Egypt said unto them, Wherefore do ye, Moses and Aaron, let the people from their works? get you unto your burdens.

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Other Translations for Exodus 5:4

BSB
But the king of Egypt said to them, "Moses and Aaron, why do you draw the people away from their work? Get back to your labor!"
AKJV
And the king of Egypt said to them, Why do you, Moses and Aaron, let the people from their works? get you to your burdens.
CPDV
The king of Egypt said to them: "Why do you, Moses and Aaron, distract the people from their works? Go back to your burdens."
ERV
And the king of Egypt said unto them, Wherefore do ye, Moses and Aaron, loose the people from their works? get you unto your burdens.
NHEB
The king of Egypt said to them, "Why do you, Moses and Aaron, take the people from their work? Get back to your burdens."
SMT
And the king of Egypt will say to them, For what Moses and Aaron, will ye let go loose the people from their works? go ye to your burdens.

Commentary for Exodus 5:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 5:4
Summary
Pharaoh dismisses request and demands continued labor
Place
Egypt
Event
Pharaoh rejects religious petition
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Narrative