Exodus 5:17

New English Translation

But Pharaoh replied, “You are slackers! Slackers! That is why you are saying, ‘Let us go sacrifice to the Lord.’

Cross References

Exodus 5:16

No straw is given to your servants, but we are told, ‘Make bricks!’ Your servants are even being beaten, but the fault is with your people.”

Exodus 5:18

So now, get back to work! You will not be given straw, but you must still produce your quota of bricks!”

Exodus 5:8

But you must require of them the same quota of bricks that they were making before. Do not reduce it, for they are slackers. That is why they are crying, ‘Let us go sacrifice to our God.’

Matthew 26:8

When the disciples saw this, they became indignant and said, “Why this waste?

John 6:27

Do not work for the food that disappears, but for the food that remains to eternal life – the food which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has put his seal of approval on him.”