Exodus 5:5

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

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Other Translations for Exodus 5:5

BSB
Pharaoh also said, "Look, the people of the land are now numerous, and you would be stopping them from their labor."
AKJV
And Pharaoh said, Behold, the people of the land now are many, and you make them rest from their burdens.
CPDV
And Pharaoh said: "The people of the land are many. You see that the turmoil has increased: how much more if you give them rest from the works?"
ERV
And Pharaoh said, Behold, the people of the land are now many, and ye make them rest from their burdens.
NHEB
Pharaoh said, "Look, the people of the land are now many, and you make them rest from their burdens."
SMT
And Pharaoh will say, Behold, many now are the people of the land, and ye turned them away from their burdens.

Commentary for Exodus 5:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 5:5
Summary
Pharaoh observes population growth and enforces work
Place
Egypt
Event
Pharaoh enforces labor requirements
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Narrative