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Book of Exodus - Chapter 5 - Verse 7

5:7
Ye shall no more give the people straw to make brick, as heretofore: let them go and gather straw for themselves.

Meaning

This verse comes from the book of Exodus in the Bible, specifically from the story of the Israelites' enslavement in Egypt. The Pharaoh had ordered the Israelites to make bricks without providing them with the necessary straw, which made their labor incredibly difficult. This command was a form of oppression and control by the Egyptians over the Israelite people. However, when God intervened and instructed Moses to demand the release of his people, he also instructed that the Israelites should no longer be given straw for brick-making. This new directive not only symbolized the impending freedom of the Israelites from their bondage in Egypt but also signified a shift in power dynamics. The Israelites were now being called to take on more responsibility for their own work and livelihoods. It was a prelude to the liberation that they were about to experience under God's leadership through the Exodus. This verse serves as a key turning point in the narrative, marking the beginning of the end of the Israelites' oppression and the start of their journey towards freedom and the Promised Land.

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