Exodus 5:7 bbe — Give these men no more dry stems for their brick-making as you have been doing; let them go and get the material for th…

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"Give these men no more dry stems for their brick-making as you have been doing; let them go and get the material for themselves."

— Exodus 5:7, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“Ye shall no more give the people straw to make brick, as heretofore: let them go and gather straw for themselves.”
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ASV
“Ye shall no more give the people straw to make brick, as heretofore: let them go and gather straw for themselves. ”
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Exodus 5 — Context

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.

And Pharaoh said, Truly, the people of the land are increasing in number, and you are keeping them back from their work.

The same day Pharaoh gave orders to the overseers and those who were responsible for the work, saying,

Give these men no more dry stems for their brick-making as you have been doing; let them go and get the material for themselves.

But see that they make the same number of bricks as before, and no less: for they have no love for work; and so they are crying out and saying, Let us go and make an offering to our God.

Give the men harder work, and see that they do it; let them not give attention to false words.

And the overseers of the people and their responsible men went out and said to the people, Pharaoh says, I will give you no more dry stems.

Exodus 5:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 5:7 say?

Exodus 5:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Give these men no more dry stems for their brick-making as you have been doing; let them go and get the material for themselves.”

Where is Exodus 5:7 in the Bible?

Exodus 5:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 5, verse 7.

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 5:7.

What translation should I read Exodus 5:7 in?

Exodus 5:7 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 5:7?

Exodus 5:7 reads (BBE): “Give these men no more dry stems for their brick-making as you have been doing; let them go and get the material for themselves.” 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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