Exodus 5:14
“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 ?”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the officers of the children of Israel, which Pharaoh's taskmasters had set over them,.... This makes it clear, not…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And the officers - were beaten - Probably bastinadoed; for this is the common punishment in Egypt to the present day for…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 5:10-14
Pharaoh's orders are here put in execution; straw is denied, and yet the work not diminished. 1. The Egyptian…