Exodus 5:21 net — and they said to them,“May the LORD look on you and judge, because you have made us stink in the opinion of Pharaoh and…

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"and they said to them,“May the LORD look on you and judge, because you have made us stink in the opinion of Pharaoh and his servants, so that you have given them an excuse to kill us!”"

— Exodus 5:21, NET Bible

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Exodus 5 — Context

18

So now, get back to work! You will not be given straw, but you must still produce your quota of bricks!”

19

The Israelite foremen saw that they were in trouble when they were told,“You must not reduce the daily quota of your bricks.”

20

When they went out from Pharaoh, they encountered Moses and Aaron standing there to meet them,

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and they said to them,“May the LORD look on you and judge, because you have made us stink in the opinion of Pharaoh and his servants, so that you have given them an excuse to kill us!”

22

The Assurance of Deliverance Moses returned to the LORD, and said,“Lord, why have you caused trouble for this people? Why did you ever send me?

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From the time I went to speak to Pharaoh in your name, he has caused trouble for this people, and you have certainly not rescued them!”

Exodus 5:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 5:21 say?
Exodus 5:21 in the NET Bible reads: “and they said to them,“May the LORD look on you and judge, because you have made us stink in the opinion of Pharaoh and his servants, so that you have given them an excuse to kill us!””
Where is Exodus 5:21 in the Bible?
Exodus 5:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 5, verse 21.
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 5:21.
What translation should I read Exodus 5:21 in?
Exodus 5:21 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 5:21?
Exodus 5:21 reads (NET): “and they said to them,“May the LORD look on you and judge, because you have made us stink in the opinion of Pharaoh and his servants, so that you have given them an excuse to kill us!”” 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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