Exodus 5:8
“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.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the tale of the bricks, which they did make heretofore, you shall lay upon them,.... Oblige them to make and bring…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And the tale of the bricks - Tale signifies the number, from the Anglo-Saxon to number, to count, etc.
For they be idle;…
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…