Exodus 5:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Moses and Aaron went to the king of Egypt and told him, “The LORD God says, ‘Let my people go into the desert, so they can honour me with a celebration there.’ ”

Cross References

1 Kings 21:20

Ahab said, “So, my enemy, you've found me at last.” Elijah answered: Yes, I have! Ahab, you have managed to do everything the LORD hates.

Psalm 119:46

and I trust them so much that I tell them to kings.

Exodus 10:3

Moses and Aaron went to the king and told him that the LORD God of the Hebrews had said: How long will you stubbornly refuse to obey? Release my people so they can worship me.

Exodus 10:4

Do this by tomorrow, or I will cover your country with so many locusts

Exodus 10:9

“Everyone, young and old,” Moses answered. “We will even take our sheep, goats, and cattle, because we want to hold a celebration in honour of the LORD.”

Exodus 3:18

The leaders of Israel will listen to you. Then you must take them to the king of Egypt and say, “The LORD God of the Hebrews has appeared to us. Let us walk three days into the desert, where we can offer a sacrifice to him.”

Exodus 33:13

If this is true, let me know what your plans are, then I can obey and continue to please you. And don't forget that you have chosen this nation to be your own.”

Exodus 4:23

and I commanded you to release him, so he could worship me. But you refused, and now I will kill your firstborn son.”

Exodus 6:11

to demand that the king of Egypt let the Israelites leave.

Exodus 6:27

and so they ordered the king of Egypt to set the people of Israel free.

Exodus 7:16

Tell him, “The LORD God of the Hebrews sent me to order you to release his people, so they can worship him in the desert. But until now, you have paid no attention.

Exodus 7:2

Tell Aaron everything I say to you, and he will order the king to let my people leave his country.

Exodus 8:1

he said to Moses: Go to the palace and tell the king of Egypt that I order him to let my people go, so they can worship me.

Exodus 8:16

The LORD said to Moses, “Command Aaron to strike the ground with his walking stick, and everywhere in Egypt the dust will turn into gnats.”

Exodus 8:17

They obeyed, and when Aaron struck the ground with the stick, gnats started swarming on people and animals. In fact, every speck of dust in Egypt turned into a gnat.

Exodus 8:20

The LORD said to Moses: Early tomorrow morning, while the king is on his way to the river, go and say to him, “The LORD commands you to let his people go, so they can worship him.

Exodus 8:27

No indeed! The LORD has ordered us to walk three days into the desert before offering sacrifices to him, and that's what we have to do.”

Exodus 9:1

The LORD sent Moses with this message for the king of Egypt: The LORD God of the Hebrews commands you to let his people go, so they can worship him.

Exodus 9:2

If you keep refusing,

Isaiah 25:6

On this mountain the LORD All-Powerful will prepare for all nations a feast of the finest foods. Choice wines and the best meats will be served.

Ezekiel 2:6

Don't be afraid of them or of anything they say. You may think you're in the middle of thorn bushes or scorpions. But be brave

Matthew 10:18

Because of me, you will be dragged before rulers and kings to tell them and the Gentiles about your faith.

Matthew 10:28

Don't be afraid of people. They can kill you, but they cannot harm your soul. Instead, you should fear God who can destroy both your body and your soul in hell.

Acts 4:29

Lord, listen to their threats! We are your servants. So make us brave enough to speak your message.

1 Corinthians 5:8

So don't celebrate the festival by being evil and sinful, which is like serving bread made with yeast. Be pure and truthful and celebrate by using bread made without yeast.