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Exodus 5:6

Exodus 5:6
And Pharaoh commanded the same day the taskmasters of the people, and their officers, saying,

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Pharaoh commanded the same day the taskmasters of the people,.... Who were Egyptians, and whom Pharaoh sent for the…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Their officers - Or scribes. Hebrews able to keep accounts in writing, appointed by the Egyptian superintendents, and…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

The task-masters of the people and their officers - The task-masters were Egyptians, (see Clarke on Exo 1:11 (note)),…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 5:3-9

Finding that Pharaoh had no veneration at all for God, Moses and Aaron next try whether he had any compassion for…