Exodus 5:9 nasb — "Let the labor be heavier on the men, and let them work at it so that they will pay no attention to false words."

NASB

""Let the labor be heavier on the men, and let them work at it so that they will pay no attention to false words.""

— Exodus 5:9, NASB

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Exodus 5 — Context

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

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

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"But the quota of bricks which they were making previously, you shall impose on them; you are not to reduce any of it. Because they are lazy, therefore they cry out, 'Let us go and sacrifice to our God.'

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"Let the labor be heavier on the men, and let them work at it so that they will pay no attention to false words."

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So the taskmasters of the people and their foremen went out and spoke to the people, saying, "Thus says Pharaoh, 'I am not going to give you any straw.

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'You go and get straw for yourselves wherever you can find it, but none of your labor will be reduced.'"

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So the people scattered through all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.

Exodus 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 5:9 say?
Exodus 5:9 in the NASB reads: “"Let the labor be heavier on the men, and let them work at it so that they will pay no attention to false words."”
Where is Exodus 5:9 in the Bible?
Exodus 5:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 5, verse 9.
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 5:9.
What translation should I read Exodus 5:9 in?
Exodus 5:9 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 5:9?
Exodus 5:9 reads (NASB): “"Let the labor be heavier on the men, and let them work at it so that they will pay no attention to false words."” 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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