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Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
the Week of Proper 13 / Ordinary 18
the Week of Proper 13 / Ordinary 18
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Exodus 5:5
There are very many workers, and you are keeping them from doing their jobs."
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Hebrew Names Version
Par`oh said, "Behold, the people of the land are now many, and you make them rest from their burdens."
Par`oh said, "Behold, the people of the land are now many, and you make them rest from their burdens."
King James Version
And Pharaoh said, Behold, the people of the land now are many, and ye make them rest from their burdens.
And Pharaoh said, Behold, the people of the land now are many, and ye make them rest from their burdens.
Lexham English Bible
And Pharaoh said, "Look, the people of the land are now many, and you want to stop them from their forced labor."
And Pharaoh said, "Look, the people of the land are now many, and you want to stop them from their forced labor."
New Century Version
There are very many Hebrews, and now you want them to quit working!"
There are very many Hebrews, and now you want them to quit working!"
New English Translation
Pharaoh was thinking, "The people of the land are now many, and you are giving them rest from their labor."
Pharaoh was thinking, "The people of the land are now many, and you are giving them rest from their labor."
Amplified Bible
Pharaoh said, "Look, the people of the land are now many, and you would have them stop their work!"
Pharaoh said, "Look, the people of the land are now many, and you would have them stop their work!"
New American Standard Bible
Again Pharaoh said, "Look, the people of the land are now many, and you would have them cease from their labors!"
Again Pharaoh said, "Look, the people of the land are now many, and you would have them cease from their labors!"
Geneva Bible (1587)
Pharaoh saide furthermore, Behold, much people is nowe in the lande, and ye make them leaue their burdens.
Pharaoh saide furthermore, Behold, much people is nowe in the lande, and ye make them leaue their burdens.
Legacy Standard Bible
And Pharaoh said, "Look, the people of the land are now many, and you would have them cease from their hard labors!"
And Pharaoh said, "Look, the people of the land are now many, and you would have them cease from their hard labors!"
Complete Jewish Bible
Look!" Pharaoh added, "the population of the land has grown, yet you are trying to have them stop working!"
Look!" Pharaoh added, "the population of the land has grown, yet you are trying to have them stop working!"
Darby Translation
And Pharaoh said, Behold the people of the land are now many, and ye wish to make them rest from their burdens.
And Pharaoh said, Behold the people of the land are now many, and ye wish to make them rest from their burdens.
English Standard Version
And Pharaoh said, "Behold, the people of the land are now many, and you make them rest from their burdens!"
And Pharaoh said, "Behold, the people of the land are now many, and you make them rest from their burdens!"
George Lamsa Translation
And Pharaoh said to them, Behold, the people of the land now are many, and you cause them to stop from their work.
And Pharaoh said to them, Behold, the people of the land now are many, and you cause them to stop from their work.
Good News Translation
You people have become more numerous than the Egyptians. And now you want to stop working!"
You people have become more numerous than the Egyptians. And now you want to stop working!"
Christian Standard Bible®
Pharaoh also said, “Look, the people of the land are so numerous, and you would stop them from their labor.”
Pharaoh also said, “Look, the people of the land are so numerous, and you would stop them from their labor.”
Literal Translation
And Pharaoh said, Behold, the people of the land are many now, and you make them cease from their burdens.
And Pharaoh said, Behold, the people of the land are many now, and you make them cease from their burdens.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Pharao saide morouer: Beholde, ye people are to many in ye lande, and yet wil ye byd them ceasse from their laboure.
Pharao saide morouer: Beholde, ye people are to many in ye lande, and yet wil ye byd them ceasse from their laboure.
American Standard Version
And Pharaoh said, Behold, the people of the land are now many, and ye make them rest from their burdens.
And Pharaoh said, Behold, the people of the land are now many, and ye make them rest from their burdens.
Bible in Basic English
And Pharaoh said, Truly, the people of the land are increasing in number, and you are keeping them back from their work.
And Pharaoh said, Truly, the people of the land are increasing in number, and you are keeping them back from their work.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Pharao sayde furthermore: beholde, there is much people nowe in the lande, and you make them leaue theyr burthens.
And Pharao sayde furthermore: beholde, there is much people nowe in the lande, and you make them leaue theyr burthens.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And Pharaoh said: 'Behold, the people of the land are now many, and will ye make them rest from their burdens?'
And Pharaoh said: 'Behold, the people of the land are now many, and will ye make them rest from their burdens?'
King James Version (1611)
And Pharaoh said, Behold, the people of the land now are many, & you make them rest from their burdens.
And Pharaoh said, Behold, the people of the land now are many, & you make them rest from their burdens.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Pharao said, Behold now, the people is very numerous; let us not then give them rest from their work.
And Pharao said, Behold now, the people is very numerous; let us not then give them rest from their work.
English Revised Version
And Pharaoh said, Behold, the people of the land are now many, and ye make them rest from their burdens.
And Pharaoh said, Behold, the people of the land are now many, and ye make them rest from their burdens.
Berean Standard Bible
Pharaoh also said, "Look, the people of the land are now numerous, and you would be stopping them from their labor."
Pharaoh also said, "Look, the people of the land are now numerous, and you would be stopping them from their labor."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Farao seide, The puple of the loond is myche; ye seen that the cumpany hath encreessid; hou myche more schal it encreesse, if ye schulen yyue to hem reste fro werkis.
And Farao seide, The puple of the loond is myche; ye seen that the cumpany hath encreessid; hou myche more schal it encreesse, if ye schulen yyue to hem reste fro werkis.
Young's Literal Translation
Pharaoh also saith, `Lo, numerous now [is] the people of the land, and ye have caused them to cease from their burdens!'
Pharaoh also saith, `Lo, numerous now [is] the people of the land, and ye have caused them to cease from their burdens!'
Update Bible Version
And Pharaoh said, Look, the people of the land are now many, and you make them rest from their burdens.
And Pharaoh said, Look, the people of the land are now many, and you make them rest from their burdens.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Pharaoh said, Behold, the people of the land now [are] many, and ye make them rest from their burdens.
And Pharaoh said, Behold, the people of the land now [are] many, and ye make them rest from their burdens.
World English Bible
Pharaoh said, "Behold, the people of the land are now many, and you make them rest from their burdens."
Pharaoh said, "Behold, the people of the land are now many, and you make them rest from their burdens."
New King James Version
And Pharaoh said, "Look, the people of the land are many now, and you make them rest from their labor!"
And Pharaoh said, "Look, the people of the land are many now, and you make them rest from their labor!"
New Living Translation
Look, there are many of your people in the land, and you are stopping them from their work."
Look, there are many of your people in the land, and you are stopping them from their work."
New Life Bible
Then Pharaoh said, "See, the people of the land are now many. And you would have them stop working!"
Then Pharaoh said, "See, the people of the land are now many. And you would have them stop working!"
New Revised Standard
Pharaoh continued, "Now they are more numerous than the people of the land and yet you want them to stop working!"
Pharaoh continued, "Now they are more numerous than the people of the land and yet you want them to stop working!"
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And Pharaoh said, Lo! many - now, are the people of the land, - and are ye to make them rest from their burdens?
And Pharaoh said, Lo! many - now, are the people of the land, - and are ye to make them rest from their burdens?
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Pharao said: The people of the land are numerous; you see that the multitude is increased; how much more if you give them rest from their works?
And Pharao said: The people of the land are numerous; you see that the multitude is increased; how much more if you give them rest from their works?
Revised Standard Version
And Pharaoh said, "Behold, the people of the land are now many and you make them rest from their burdens!"
And Pharaoh said, "Behold, the people of the land are now many and you make them rest from their burdens!"
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Again Pharaoh said, "Look, the people of the land are now many, and you would have them cease from their labors!"
Again Pharaoh said, "Look, the people of the land are now many, and you would have them cease from their labors!"
Contextual Overview
3 Then Aaron and Moses said, "The God of the Hebrews has talked with us. So we beg you to let us travel three days into the desert. There we will offer a sacrifice to the Lord our God. If we don't do this, he might become angry and destroy us. He might make us die from sickness or war." 4 But Pharaoh said to them, "Moses and Aaron, you are bothering the workers. Let them do their work. Go back to your own work! 5 There are very many workers, and you are keeping them from doing their jobs." 6 That same day Pharaoh gave a command to the slave masters and Hebrew foremen. 7 He said, "You have always given the people straw to use to make bricks. But now, tell them they have to go and find their own straw to make bricks. 8 But they must still make the same number of bricks as they did before. They have gotten lazy. That is why they are asking me to let them go. They don't have enough work to do. That is why they asked me to let them make sacrifices to their God. 9 So make these people work harder. Keep them busy. Then they will not have enough time to listen to the lies of Moses."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Exodus 1:7-11, Proverbs 14:28
Reciprocal: Exodus 1:11 - burdens Exodus 6:7 - from under 1 Kings 12:11 - I will add 2 Chronicles 10:11 - I will put
Cross-References
Genesis 3:19
You will work hard for your food, until your face is covered with sweat. You will work hard until the day you die, and then you will become dust again. I used dust to make you, and when you die, you will become dust again."
You will work hard for your food, until your face is covered with sweat. You will work hard until the day you die, and then you will become dust again. I used dust to make you, and when you die, you will become dust again."
Genesis 5:7
After Enosh was born, Seth lived 807 years and had other sons and daughters.
After Enosh was born, Seth lived 807 years and had other sons and daughters.
Genesis 5:8
So Seth lived a total of 912 years; then he died.
So Seth lived a total of 912 years; then he died.
Genesis 5:10
After Kenan was born, Enosh lived 815 years and had other sons and daughters.
After Kenan was born, Enosh lived 815 years and had other sons and daughters.
Genesis 5:11
So Enosh lived a total of 905 years; then he died.
So Enosh lived a total of 905 years; then he died.
Genesis 5:12
After Kenan was 70 years old, he had a son named Mahalalel.
After Kenan was 70 years old, he had a son named Mahalalel.
Genesis 5:14
So Kenan lived a total of 910 years; then he died.
So Kenan lived a total of 910 years; then he died.
Genesis 5:21
After Enoch was 65 years old, he had a son named Methuselah.
After Enoch was 65 years old, he had a son named Methuselah.
Genesis 5:22
After Methuselah was born, Enoch walked with God for 300 years and had other sons and daughters.
After Methuselah was born, Enoch walked with God for 300 years and had other sons and daughters.
Genesis 5:32
After Noah was 500 years old, he had sons named Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
After Noah was 500 years old, he had sons named Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Pharaoh said, behold, the people of the land now are many,.... So that if some were taken off, as suggested, there were enough of them to do business and so he cared not; but if allowed to go, they might mutiny and rebel, and give a great deal of trouble to quell them; or it may be, the sense is, they were very numerous, and too numerous already, and if they were took off of their work, and allowed to go a feasting, they would be more so, which agrees with the next clause:
and you make them rest from their burdens; which was the way to make them more numerous still, and to frustrate the design of laying burdens upon them, which was originally intended to hinder the multiplication of them, Exodus 1:9.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Exodus 5:5. The people of the land now are many — The sanguinary edict had no doubt been long before repealed, or they could not have multiplied so greatly.
