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Exodus 5:22-1964 bbe — And Moses went back to the Lord and said, Lord, why have you done evil to this people? why have you sent me? For from t…

Bible in Basic English

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And Moses went back to the Lord and said, Lord, why have you done evil to this people? why have you sent me?

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For from the time when I came to Pharaoh to put your words before him, he has done evil to this people, and you have given them no help.

— Exodus 5:22-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 5:22-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “And Moses returned unto the Lord, and said, Lord, wherefore hast thou so evil entreated this people? why is it that thou hast sent me? For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in thy name, he hath done evil to this people; neither hast thou delivered thy people at all. ”

  • ASV

    “And Moses returned unto Jehovah, and said, Lord, wherefore hast thou dealt ill with this people? why is it that thou hast sent me? For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in thy name, he hath dealt ill with this people; neither hast thou delivered thy people at all. ”

  • WEB

    “Moses returned to Yahweh, and said, "Lord, why have you brought trouble on this people? Why is it that you have sent me? For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has brought trouble on this people; neither have you delivered your people at all."”

  • NET

    “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? 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!””

  • DRB

    “And Moses returned to the Lord, and said: Lord, why hast thou afflicted this people? wherefore hast thou sent me? For since the time that I went in to Pharao to speak in thy name, he hath afflicted thy people: and thou hast not delivered them. ”

  • KJVA

    “And Moses returned unto the Lord, and said, Lord, wherefore hast thou so evil entreated this people? why is it that thou hast sent me? For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in thy name, he hath done evil to this people; neither hast thou delivered thy people at all. ”

Exodus 5 — Context

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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.

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

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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.

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And Moses went back to the Lord and said, Lord, why have you done evil to this people? why have you sent me?

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For from the time when I came to Pharaoh to put your words before him, he has done evil to this people, and you have given them no help.

Exodus 5:22-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 5:22-1964 say?
Exodus 5:22-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Moses went back to the Lord and said, Lord, why have you done evil to this people? why have you sent me? For from the time when I came to Pharaoh to put your words before him, he has done evil to this people, and you have given them no help.”
Where is Exodus 5:22-1964 in the Bible?
Exodus 5:22-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 5, verses 22–1964.
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 5:22-1964.
What translation should I read Exodus 5:22-1964 in?
Exodus 5:22-1964 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 5:22-1964?
Exodus 5:22-1964 reads (BBE): “And Moses went back to the Lord and said, Lord, why have you done evil to this people? why have you sent me? For from the time when I came to Pharaoh to put your words before him, he has done evil to this people, and you have given them no help.” 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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