Exodus 6:9

And Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but they hearkened not unto Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 6:9

BSB
Moses relayed this message to the Israelites, but on account of their broken spirit and cruel bondage, they did not listen to him.
AKJV
And Moses spoke so to the children of Israel: but they listened not to Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage.
CPDV
And so, Moses explained all these things to the sons of Israel, who did not agree with him, because of their anguish of spirit and very difficult work.
ERV
And Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but they hearkened not unto Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage.
NHEB
Moses spoke so to the children of Israel, but they did not listen to Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage.
SMT
And Moses spake thus to the sons of Israel: and they heard not to Moses for shortness of spirit, and from hard work.

Commentary for Exodus 6:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 6:9
Summary
Israel ignores message due to despair
Place
Egypt
Event
Israel rejects Moses' message
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Narrative