Exodus 5:9

Let there more work be laid upon the men, that they may labour therein; and let them not regard vain words.

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Other Translations for Exodus 5:9

BSB
Make the work harder on the men so they will be occupied and pay no attention to these lies."
AKJV
Let there more work be laid on the men, that they may labor therein; and let them not regard vain words.
CPDV
They shall be oppressed with works, and these shall occupy them, so that they may not agree to lying words."
ERV
Let heavier work be laid upon the men, that they may labour therein; and let them not regard lying words.
NHEB
Let heavier work be laid on the men, so they may labor at it and pay no attention to lying words."
SMT
The work shall be heavy upon the men, and they shall work in it, and they shall not look upon empty words.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 5:9

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Commentary for Exodus 5:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 5:9
Summary
Authorities command increased labor and suppress dissent
Place
Egypt
Event
Officials enforce increased work and silence
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Narrative