Exodus 5:4 cpdv — The king of Egypt said to them: “Why do you, Moses and Aaron, distract the people from their works? Go back to your bur…

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"The king of Egypt said to them: “Why do you, Moses and Aaron, distract the people from their works? Go back to your burdens.” "

— Exodus 5:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 5 — Context

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After these things, Moses and Aaron entered, and they said to Pharaoh: “Thus says the Lord God of Israel: Release my people, so that they may sacrifice to me in the desert.”

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But he responded: “Who is the Lord, that I should listen to his voice and release Israel? I do not know the Lord, and I will not release Israel.”

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And they said: “The God of the Hebrews has called us, so that we may go three days’ journey into the wilderness and sacrifice to the Lord our God. Otherwise, a pestilence or the sword may befall us.”

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The king of Egypt said to them: “Why do you, Moses and Aaron, distract the people from their works? Go back to your burdens.”

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And Pharaoh said: “The people of the land are many. You see that the turmoil has increased: how much more if you give them rest from the works?”

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Therefore, on the same day, he instructed the overseers of the works, and the taskmasters of the people, saying:

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“You shall no longer give chaff to the people to form bricks, as before. But they may go and gather straw.

Exodus 5:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 5:4 say?
Exodus 5:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The king of Egypt said to them: “Why do you, Moses and Aaron, distract the people from their works? Go back to your burdens.” ”
Where is Exodus 5:4 in the Bible?
Exodus 5:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 5, verse 4.
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 5:4.
What translation should I read Exodus 5:4 in?
Exodus 5:4 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 5:4?
Exodus 5:4 reads (CPDV): “The king of Egypt said to them: “Why do you, Moses and Aaron, distract the people from their works? Go back to your burdens.” ” 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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