Exodus 5:8

Revised Version 1885

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

Cross References

Psalm 106:41

And he gave them into the hand of the nations; And they that hated them ruled over them.

Exodus 1:11

Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pharaoh store cities, Pithom and Raamses.

Exodus 5:17

But he said, Ye are idle, ye are idle: therefore ye say, Let us go and sacrifice to the LORD.

Exodus 5:19

And the officers of the children of Israel did see that they were in evil case, when it was said, Ye shall not minish aught from your bricks, your daily tasks.

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 5:9

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