5:1 And afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told a Pharaoh,
Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Let my people go, that
they may b hold a feast unto me in the wilderness.
(a) Faith overcomes fear, and makes men bold in their
calling.
b And offer sacrifice.
5:5 And Pharaoh said, Behold, the people of the land now [are]
many, and ye c make them rest from their burdens.
(c) As though you would rebel.
5:6 And Pharaoh commanded the same day the taskmasters of the
people, and their d officers, saying,
(d) Who were of the Israelites, and had charge to see them
do their work.
5:9e Let there more work be laid upon the men, that they may
labour therein; and let them not regard f vain words.
(e) The more cruelly the tyranny rages, the nearer is God's
help.
(f) Of Moses and Aaron.
5:21 And they said unto them, The LORD look upon you, and judge;
because ye have made our savour to be abhorred in the eyes
of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of his servants, to g put a
sword in their hand to slay us.
(g) It is a grievous things for the servants of God to be
accused of evil, especially by their brethren, when
they do what their duty requires.
