Exodus 5:4 nasb — But the king of Egypt said to them, "Moses and Aaron, why do you draw the people away from their work? Get back to your…

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"But the king of Egypt said to them, "Moses and Aaron, why do you draw the people away from their work? Get back to your labors!""

— Exodus 5:4, NASB

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KJV
“And the king of Egypt said unto them, Wherefore do ye, Moses and Aaron, let the people from their works? get you unto your burdens.”
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ASV
“And the king of Egypt said unto them, Wherefore do ye, Moses and Aaron, loose the people from their works? get you unto your burdens. ”
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WEB
“The king of Egypt said to them, "Why do you, Moses and Aaron, take the people from their work? Get back to your burdens!"”
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NET
“The king of Egypt said to them,“Moses and Aaron, why do you cause the people to refrain from their work? Return to your labor!””
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DRB
“The king of Egypt said to them: Why do you Moses and Aaron draw off the people from their works? Get you gone to your burdens.”
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BBE
“And the king of Egypt said to them, Why do you, Moses and Aaron, take the people away from their work? get back to your work.”
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KJVA
“And the king of Egypt said unto them, Wherefore do ye, Moses and Aaron, let the people from their works? get you unto your burdens.”
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Exodus 5 — Context

And afterward Moses and Aaron came and said to Pharaoh, "Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, 'Let My people go that they may celebrate a feast to Me in the wilderness.'"

But Pharaoh said, "Who is the LORD that I should obey His voice to let Israel go? I do not know the LORD, and besides, I will not let Israel go."

Then they said, "The God of the Hebrews has met with us. Please, let us go a three days' journey into the wilderness that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God, otherwise He will fall upon us with pestilence or with the sword."

But the king of Egypt said to them, "Moses and Aaron, why do you draw the people away from their work? Get back to your labors!"

Again Pharaoh said, "Look, the people of the land are now many, and you would have them cease from their labors!"

So the same day Pharaoh commanded the taskmasters over the people and their foremen, saying,

"You are no longer to give the people straw to make brick as previously; let them go and gather straw for themselves.

Exodus 5:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 5:4 say?

Exodus 5:4 in the NASB reads: “But the king of Egypt said to them, "Moses and Aaron, why do you draw the people away from their work? Get back to your labors!"”

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 (NASB): “But the king of Egypt said to them, "Moses and Aaron, why do you draw the people away from their work? Get back to your labors!"” 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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