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Exodus 5
New International Version
Exodus 5
New International Version
Bricks Without Straw
5 Afterward Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘Let my people go,(A) so that they may hold a festival(B) to me in the wilderness.’”
2 Pharaoh said, “Who is the Lord,(C) that I should obey him and let Israel go? I do not know the Lord and I will not let Israel go.”(D)
3 Then they said, “The God of the Hebrews has met with us. Now let us take a three-day journey(E) into the wilderness to offer sacrifices to the Lord our God, or he may strike us with plagues(F) or with the sword.”
4 But the king of Egypt said, “Moses and Aaron, why are you taking the people away from their labor?(G) Get back to your work!” 5 Then Pharaoh said, “Look, the people of the land are now numerous,(H) and you are stopping them from working.”
6 That same day Pharaoh gave this order to the slave drivers(I) and overseers in charge of the people: 7 “You are no longer to supply the people with straw for making bricks;(J) let them go and gather their own straw. 8 But require them to make the same number of bricks as before; don’t reduce the quota.(K) They are lazy;(L) that is why they are crying out, ‘Let us go and sacrifice to our God.’(M) 9 Make the work harder for the people so that they keep working and pay no attention to lies.”
10 Then the slave drivers(N) and the overseers went out and said to the people, “This is what Pharaoh says: ‘I will not give you any more straw. 11 Go and get your own straw wherever you can find it, but your work will not be reduced(O) at all.’” 12 So the people scattered all over Egypt to gather stubble to use for straw. 13 The slave drivers kept pressing them, saying, “Complete the work required of you for each day, just as when you had straw.” 14 And Pharaoh’s slave drivers beat the Israelite overseers they had appointed,(P) demanding, “Why haven’t you met your quota of bricks yesterday or today, as before?”
15 Then the Israelite overseers went and appealed to Pharaoh: “Why have you treated your servants this way? 16 Your servants are given no straw, yet we are told, ‘Make bricks!’ Your servants are being beaten, but the fault is with your own people.”
17 Pharaoh said, “Lazy, that’s what you are—lazy!(Q) That is why you keep saying, ‘Let us go and sacrifice to the Lord.’ 18 Now get to work.(R) You will not be given any straw, yet you must produce your full quota of bricks.”
19 The Israelite overseers realized they were in trouble when they were told, “You are not to reduce the number of bricks required of you for each day.” 20 When they left Pharaoh, they found Moses and Aaron waiting to meet them, 21 and they said, “May the Lord look on you and judge(S) you! You have made us obnoxious(T) to Pharaoh and his officials and have put a sword(U) in their hand to kill us.”(V)
God Promises Deliverance
22 Moses returned to the Lord and said, “Why, Lord, why have you brought trouble on this people?(W) Is this why you sent me? 23 Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has brought trouble on this people, and you have not rescued(X) your people at all.”
Exodus 5
King James Version
Exodus 5
King James Version
5 And afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told Pharaoh, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto me in the wilderness.
2 And Pharaoh said, Who is the Lord, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the Lord, neither will I let Israel go.
3 And they said, The God of the Hebrews hath met with us: let us go, we pray thee, three days' journey into the desert, and sacrifice unto the Lord our God; lest he fall upon us with pestilence, or with the sword.
4 And the king of Egypt said unto them, Wherefore do ye, Moses and Aaron, let the people from their works? get you unto your burdens.
5 And Pharaoh said, Behold, the people of the land now are many, and ye make them rest from their burdens.
6 And Pharaoh commanded the same day the taskmasters of the people, and their officers, saying,
7 Ye shall no more give the people straw to make brick, as heretofore: let them go and gather straw for themselves.
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.
9 Let there more work be laid upon the men, that they may labour therein; and let them not regard vain words.
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.
11 Go ye, get you straw where ye can find it: yet not ought of your work shall be diminished.
12 So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw.
13 And the taskmasters hasted them, saying, Fulfil your works, your daily tasks, as when there was straw.
14 And the officers of the children of Israel, which Pharaoh's taskmasters had set over them, were beaten, and demanded, Wherefore have ye not fulfilled your task in making brick both yesterday and to day, as heretofore?
15 Then the officers of the children of Israel came and cried unto Pharaoh, saying, Wherefore dealest thou thus with thy servants?
16 There is no straw given unto thy servants, and they say to us, Make brick: and, behold, thy servants are beaten; but the fault is in thine own people.
17 But he said, Ye are idle, ye are idle: therefore ye say, Let us go and do sacrifice to the Lord.
18 Go therefore now, and work; for there shall no straw be given you, yet shall ye deliver the tale of bricks.
19 And the officers of the children of Israel did see that they were in evil case, after it was said, Ye shall not minish ought from your bricks of your daily task.
20 And they met Moses and Aaron, who stood in the way, as they came forth from Pharaoh:
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 put a sword in their hand to slay us.
22 And Moses returned unto the Lord, and said, Lord, wherefore hast thou so evil entreated this people? why is it that thou hast sent me?
23 For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in thy name, he hath done evil to this people; neither hast thou delivered thy people at all.
Xuất Hành 5
Bản Dịch 2011
Xuất Hành 5
Bản Dịch 2011
Môi-se Hội Kiến với Pha-ra-ôn
5 Sau đó Môi-se và A-rôn đến ra mắt Pha-ra-ôn và nói, “Chúa, Ðức Chúa Trời, của dân I-sơ-ra-ên phán thế nầy, ‘Hãy để dân Ta đi, để chúng cử hành một thánh lễ thờ phượng Ta trong đồng hoang.’”
2 Nhưng Pha-ra-ôn đáp, “Chúa là ai mà ta phải vâng lời và để dân I-sơ-ra-ên ra đi? Ta chẳng biết Chúa nào cả, và ta sẽ không cho dân I-sơ-ra-ên đi đâu cả.”
3 Họ thưa, “Ðức Chúa Trời của I-sơ-ra-ên đã hiện ra với chúng tôi. Xin bệ hạ cho chúng tôi đi ba ngày vào đồng hoang để dâng tế lễ lên Chúa, Ðức Chúa Trời của chúng tôi; nếu không, Ngài sẽ giáng ôn dịch hoặc gươm đao trên chúng tôi.”
4 Nhưng vua Ai-cập trả lời họ, “Môi-se và A-rôn, tại sao các ngươi xúi dân bỏ việc lao động? Hãy làm việc đi!” 5 Pha-ra-ôn nói tiếp, “Dân trong xứ bây giờ quá đông đúc, thế mà các ngươi lại muốn họ ngưng lao động!” 6 Ngày hôm đó Pha-ra-ôn ra lịnh cho các cai nô của dân và các giám thị của họ, 7 “Các ngươi chớ phát rơm cho dân để làm gạch như lâu nay nữa. Hãy để chúng tự đi kiếm rơm lấy. 8 Nhưng các ngươi phải bắt chúng nộp đủ số gạch y như đã nộp bấy lâu nay. Ðừng giảm bớt chi cả, vì chúng biếng nhác nên đã lấy cớ và kêu nài, ‘Chúng tôi phải đi dâng tế lễ lên Ðức Chúa Trời của chúng tôi.’ 9 Hãy gán những lao dịch nặng nhọc trên chúng, để chúng phải lo làm việc mà không chú tâm vào những lời dối trá.”
10 Vậy các cai nô của dân và các giám thị của họ đi ra và nói với dân, “Pha-ra-ôn phán thế nầy, ‘Ta sẽ không cung cấp rơm cho các ngươi nữa. 11 Các ngươi hãy tự kiếm rơm lấy cho mình; kiếm ở đâu được thì kiếm, nhưng số gạch các ngươi phải sản xuất để nộp không giảm bớt.’” 12 Vậy dân đi tản mác khắp nước Ai-cập để kiếm rạ thay rơm. 13 Các cai nô thúc giục họ, “Hãy hoàn tất công việc và nộp cho đủ số gạch mỗi ngày như khi các ngươi còn được cung cấp rơm.”
14 Các giám thị của dân I-sơ-ra-ên, tức những người được các cai nô của Pha-ra-ôn lập lên, bị đánh đập và hạch sách, “Tại sao các ngươi không hoàn tất số gạch đã được giao phó cho ngày hôm qua và hôm nay giống như trước?”
15 Các giám thị của dân I-sơ-ra-ên đến gặp Pha-ra-ôn và kêu nài, “Tại sao bệ hạ đối với bầy tôi của bệ hạ như vậy? 16 Người ta không cung cấp rơm cho bầy tôi của bệ hạ, mà lại bảo, ‘Hãy đúc gạch đi!’ Xin bệ hạ xem, bầy tôi của bệ hạ bị đánh đập như thể dân của bệ hạ có lỗi vậy.”
17 Nhưng ông quát tháo, “Các ngươi là quân lười biếng, quân biếng nhác; thế nên các ngươi đã nói, ‘Chúng tôi phải đi dâng tế lễ lên Chúa chúng tôi.’ 18 Bây giờ hãy đi ra và làm việc. Các ngươi sẽ không được phát rơm, nhưng các ngươi phải nộp đủ số gạch như trước.”
19 Các giám thị của dân I-sơ-ra-ên nhận biết họ đã gặp phải oan khiên khi bị bảo, “Các ngươi phải nộp đủ số gạch mỗi ngày.”
20 Vừa khi họ rời khỏi Pha-ra-ôn, họ gặp Môi-se và A-rôn đang chờ họ. 21 Họ nói với hai ông, “Cầu xin Chúa chứng giám và đoán phạt các ông. Các ông đã làm cho chúng tôi trở nên hôi hám trước mặt Pha-ra-ôn và triều thần của ông ấy. Các ông đã trao thanh gươm vào tay họ, để họ giết chúng tôi.”
22 Môi-se trở về với Chúa và thưa, “Lạy Chúa, tại sao Ngài lại bạc đãi dân nầy? Tại sao Ngài sai phái con làm chi? 23 Vì từ khi con đến gặp Pha-ra-ôn để nhân danh Ngài mà nói thì ông ấy đã bạc đãi dân nầy, còn Ngài thì không làm gì cả để giải cứu dân Ngài.”
Exodus 5
New King James Version
Exodus 5
New King James Version
First Encounter with Pharaoh
5 Afterward Moses and Aaron went in and told Pharaoh, “Thus says the Lord God of Israel: ‘Let My people go, that they may [a]hold (A)a feast to Me in the wilderness.’ ”
2 And Pharaoh said, (B)“Who is the Lord, that I should obey His voice to let Israel go? I do not know the Lord, (C)nor will I let Israel go.”
3 So they said, (D)“The God of the Hebrews has (E)met with us. Please, let us go three days’ journey into the desert and sacrifice to the Lord our God, lest He fall upon us with (F)pestilence or with the sword.”
4 Then the king of Egypt said to them, “Moses and Aaron, why do you take the people from their work? Get back to your (G)labor.” 5 And Pharaoh said, “Look, the people of the land are (H)many now, and you make them rest from their labor!”
6 So the same day Pharaoh commanded the (I)taskmasters of the people and their officers, saying, 7 “You shall no longer give the people straw to make (J)brick as before. Let them go and gather straw for themselves. 8 And you shall lay on them the quota of bricks which they made before. You shall not reduce it. For they are idle; therefore they cry out, saying, ‘Let us go and sacrifice to our God.’ 9 Let more work be laid on the men, that they may labor in it, and let them not regard false words.”
10 And the taskmasters of the people and their officers went out and spoke to the people, saying, “Thus says Pharaoh: ‘I will not give you straw. 11 Go, get yourselves straw where you can find it; yet none of your work will be reduced.’ ” 12 So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw. 13 And the taskmasters forced them to hurry, saying, “Fulfill your work, your daily quota, as when there was straw.” 14 Also the (K)officers of the children of Israel, whom Pharaoh’s taskmasters had set over them, were (L)beaten and were asked, “Why have you not fulfilled your task in making brick both yesterday and today, as before?”
15 Then the officers of the children of Israel came and cried out to Pharaoh, saying, “Why are you dealing thus with your servants? 16 There is no straw given to your servants, and they say to us, ‘Make brick!’ And indeed your servants are beaten, but the fault is in your own people.”
17 But he said, “You are idle! Idle! Therefore you say, ‘Let us go and sacrifice to the Lord.’ 18 Therefore go now and work; for no straw shall be given you, yet you shall deliver the quota of bricks.” 19 And the officers of the children of Israel saw that they were in trouble after it was said, “You shall not reduce any bricks from your daily quota.”
20 Then, as they came out from Pharaoh, they met Moses and Aaron who stood there to meet them. 21 (M)And they said to them, “Let the Lord look on you and judge, because you have made [b]us abhorrent in the sight of Pharaoh and in the sight of his servants, to put a sword in their hand to kill us.”
Israel’s Deliverance Assured(N)
22 So Moses returned to the Lord and said, “Lord, why have You brought trouble on this people? Why is it You have sent me? 23 For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in Your name, he has done evil to this people; neither have You delivered Your people at all.”
Footnotes
- Exodus 5:1 keep a pilgrim-feast
- Exodus 5:21 Lit. our scent to stink before
Exodus 5
English Standard Version
Exodus 5
English Standard Version
Making Bricks Without Straw
5 Afterward Moses and Aaron went and said to Pharaoh, “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, ‘Let my people go, that they may hold (A)a feast to me in the wilderness.’” 2 But Pharaoh said, (B)“Who is the Lord, that I should obey his voice and let Israel go? I do not know the Lord, and moreover, (C)I will not let Israel go.” 3 Then they said, “The (D)God of the Hebrews has met with us. Please let us go a three days' journey into the wilderness that we may sacrifice to the Lord our God, lest he fall upon us with pestilence or with the sword.” 4 But the king of Egypt said to them, “Moses and Aaron, why do you take the people away from their work? Get back to your (E)burdens.” 5 And Pharaoh said, “Behold, (F)the people of the land are now many,[a] and you make them rest from their burdens!” 6 The same day Pharaoh commanded the (G)taskmasters of the people and their (H)foremen, 7 “You shall no longer give the people straw to make bricks, as in the past; let them go and gather straw for themselves. 8 But the number of bricks that they made in the past you shall impose on them, you shall by no means reduce it, for they are idle. Therefore they cry, ‘Let us go and offer sacrifice to our God.’ 9 Let heavier work be laid on the men that they may labor at it and pay no regard to lying words.”
10 So the (I)taskmasters and the foremen of the people went out and said to the people, “Thus says Pharaoh, ‘I will not give you straw. 11 Go and get your straw yourselves wherever you can find it, but your work will not be reduced in the least.’” 12 So the people were scattered throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw. 13 The (J)taskmasters were urgent, saying, “Complete your work, your daily task each day, as when there was straw.” 14 And the foremen of the people of Israel, whom Pharaoh's (K)taskmasters had set over them, were beaten and were asked, “Why have you not done all your task of making bricks today and yesterday, as in the past?”
15 Then the foremen of the people of Israel came and cried to Pharaoh, “Why do you treat your servants like this? 16 No straw is given to your servants, yet they say to us, ‘Make bricks!’ And behold, your servants are beaten; but the fault is in your own people.” 17 But he said, “You are idle, you are idle; that is why you say, ‘Let us go and sacrifice to the Lord.’ 18 Go now and work. No straw will be given you, but you must still deliver the same number of bricks.” 19 The foremen of the people of Israel saw that they were in trouble when they said, “You shall by no means reduce your number of bricks, your daily task each day.” 20 They met Moses and Aaron, who were waiting for them, as they came out from Pharaoh; 21 and (L)they said to them, “The Lord look on you and judge, because you have made us stink in the sight of Pharaoh and his servants, and have put a sword in their hand to kill us.”
22 Then Moses turned to the Lord and said, “O Lord, why have you done evil to this people? Why did you ever send me? 23 For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has done evil to this people, and you have not delivered your people at all.”
Footnotes
- Exodus 5:5 Samaritan they are now more numerous than the people of the land
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