Exodus 5:18 bbe — Go now, get back to your work; no dry stems will be given to you, but you are to make the full number of bricks.

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"Go now, get back to your work; no dry stems will be given to you, but you are to make the full number of bricks."

— Exodus 5:18, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 5 — Context

Then the responsible men of the children of Israel came to Pharaoh, protesting and saying, Why are you acting in this way to your servants?

They give us no dry stems and they say to us, Make bricks: and they give your servants blows; but it is your people who are in the wrong.

But he said, You have no love for work: that is why you say, Let us go and make an offering to the Lord.

Go now, get back to your work; no dry stems will be given to you, but you are to make the full number of bricks.

Then the responsible men of the children of Israel saw that they were purposing evil when they said, The number of bricks which you have to make every day will be no less than before.

And they came face to face with Moses and Aaron, who were in their way when they came out from Pharaoh:

And they said to them, May the Lord take note of you and be your judge; for you have given Pharaoh and his servants a bad opinion of us, putting a sword in their hands for our destruction.

Exodus 5:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 5:18 say?

Exodus 5:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Go now, get back to your work; no dry stems will be given to you, but you are to make the full number of bricks.”

Where is Exodus 5:18 in the Bible?

Exodus 5:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 5, verse 18.

Who wrote Exodus?

Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Exodus about?

Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.

What are the major themes of Exodus?

Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 5:18.

What translation should I read Exodus 5:18 in?

Exodus 5:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Exodus 5:18?

Exodus 5:18 reads (BBE): “Go now, get back to your work; no dry stems will be given to you, but you are to make the full number of bricks.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Exodus 5:18 bbe — Go now, get back to your work; no dry stems will be given to you, but you are to make the full number of bricks.

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