Exodus 5:9

“Let there more work be laid upon the men, that they may labour therein; and let them not regard vain words.”

"Let there more work be laid upon the men, that they may labour therein; and let them not regard vain words." - Exodus 5:9
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What does Exodus 5:9 mean?

Exodus 5:9 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Let there more work be laid upon the men, that they may labor therein; and let them not regard vain words." This verse is part of the story of Moses and the Israelites' enslavement in Egypt. Moses, in obedience to God's…

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Striving Against the Despair of Vain Words

The verse Exodus 5:9 (KJV) states, "Let there more work be laid upon the men, that they may labour therein; and let them not regard vain words." This profound declaration arises in a context where the Israelites, oppressed under the heavy hand of Pharaoh, face increased burdens…

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A Prayer for Endurance in Labor and Faithfulness in Trials

O Most High and Sovereign Lord, As I come before You today, I acknowledge Your majesty and the ultimate authority that governs all aspects of life. Your Word reminds us in Exodus 5:9, "Let there more work be laid upon the men, that they may labour therein; and let them not…

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