Old Testament · VERSE 9

Exodus 5:9

King James Version

Let there more work be laid upon the men, that they may labour therein; and let them not regard vain words.

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Exodus 5:9 in context

Exodus 5:7

Ye shall no more give the people straw to make brick, as heretofore: let them go and gather straw for themselves.

Exodus 5:8

And the tale of the bricks, which they did make heretofore, ye shall lay upon them; ye shall not diminish ought thereof: for they be idle; therefore they cry, saying, Let us go and sacrifice to our God.

Exodus 5:9SELECTED VERSE

Let there more work be laid upon the men, that they may labour therein; and let them not regard vain words.

Exodus 5:10

And the taskmasters of the people went out, and their officers, and they spake to the people, saying, Thus saith Pharaoh, I will not give you straw.

Exodus 5:11

Go ye, get you straw where ye can find it: yet not ought of your work shall be diminished.

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