Exodus 5:7

Ye shall no more give the people straw to make brick, as heretofore: let them go and gather straw for themselves.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 5:7

BSB
"You shall no longer supply the people with straw for making bricks. They must go and gather their own straw.
AKJV
You shall no more give the people straw to make brick, as heretofore: let them go and gather straw for themselves.
CPDV
"You shall no longer give chaff to the people to form bricks, as before. But they may go and gather straw.
ERV
Ye shall no more give the people straw to make brick, as heretofore: let them go and gather straw for themselves.
NHEB
"You shall no longer give the people straw to make brick, as before. Let them go and gather straw for themselves.
SMT
Ye shall not gather straw to give to the people to make bricks as yesterday, and the third day: they shall go and gather straw for themselves.

Commentary for Exodus 5:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 5:7
Summary
Pharaoh eliminates resource supply for brick-making
Place
Egypt
Event
Pharaoh withdraws straw supplies
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Narrative