Exodus 5:19 nasb — The foremen of the sons of Israel saw that they were in trouble because they were told, "You must not reduce your daily…

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"The foremen of the sons of Israel saw that they were in trouble because they were told, "You must not reduce your daily amount of bricks.""

— Exodus 5:19, NASB

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Exodus 5 — Context

16

"There is no straw given to your servants, yet they keep saying to us, 'Make bricks!' And behold, your servants are being beaten; but it is the fault of your own people."

17

But he said, "You are lazy, very lazy; therefore you say, 'Let us go and sacrifice to the LORD.'

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"So go now and work; for you will be given no straw, yet you must deliver the quota of bricks."

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The foremen of the sons of Israel saw that they were in trouble because they were told, "You must not reduce your daily amount of bricks."

20

When they left Pharaoh's presence, they met Moses and Aaron as they were waiting for them.

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They said to them, "May the LORD look upon you and judge you, for you have made us odious in Pharaoh's sight and in the sight of his servants, to put a sword in their hand to kill us."

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Then Moses returned to the LORD and said, "O Lord, why have You brought harm to this people? Why did You ever send me?

Exodus 5:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 5:19 say?
Exodus 5:19 in the NASB reads: “The foremen of the sons of Israel saw that they were in trouble because they were told, "You must not reduce your daily amount of bricks."”
Where is Exodus 5:19 in the Bible?
Exodus 5:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 5, verse 19.
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 5:19.
What translation should I read Exodus 5:19 in?
Exodus 5:19 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 5:19?
Exodus 5:19 reads (NASB): “The foremen of the sons of Israel saw that they were in trouble because they were told, "You must not reduce your daily amount 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.
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