Exodus Chapter 5 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What did Moses and Aaron tell Pharaoh when they went in?

The Lord God of Israel commands you to free His people

Thus says the Lord God of Israel, Let my people go (correct)

Thus saith the God of heaven, Let my people depart

Open the door, and let us go

What reason did Moses and Aaron give for asking to leave?

That they may hold a feast unto Me in the wilderness (correct)

That they may be eased of their burden in the wilderness

That they may sacrifice to the Lord in the wilderness

That they may worship me in the wilderness

What question does Pharaoh ask in response to Moses and Aaron's request?

Who will labor in Egypt should I let you go?

Who is to be feared greater than Pharaoh?

Who is the Lord, that I should obey His voice to let Israel go? (correct)

Who is going to stay and build?

What statement did Pharaoh make about his knowledge of God?

I know not the Lord, neither will I let Israel go. Signup and view all the answers

Who had met with Moses and Aaron?

The God of the Hebrews Signup and view all the answers

How far into the desert did they seek to go on their second request?

Three days' journey Signup and view all the answers

What did they say would happen if they did not travel into the desert to sacrifice unto the Lord?

The Lord our God will fall upon us with pestilence or with the sword Signup and view all the answers

What question does the king of Egypt ask Moses and Aaron?

Why do you take the people from their work? Signup and view all the answers

What command does the king of Egypt then give to Moses and Aaron?

Get back to your labor Signup and view all the answers

How did Pharaoh describe the people?

The people of the land now are many Signup and view all the answers

What did Pharaoh accuse Moses and Aaron of making the people do?

You make them rest from their labor Signup and view all the answers

To whom did Pharaoh give the command, 'You shall no longer give the people straw to make brick'?

The taskmasters of the people and their officers Signup and view all the answers

What was the rest of the command given by Pharaoh?

Let them go and gather straw for themselves. Signup and view all the answers

What was Pharaoh's response to Moses and Aaron when they asked him to let Israel go?

He did not know God and would not let Israel go. Signup and view all the answers

What did Pharaoh assume if Israel had time to go worship their God?

They had too much time on their hands. Signup and view all the answers

What further burden did Pharaoh place on Israel now that they weren't doing before?

They were to gather their own straw for bricks and not reduce their quota of bricks. Signup and view all the answers

How did Israel react to Moses and Aaron because of Pharaoh's workload?

They were displeased. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pharaoh's Initial Response

Moses and Aaron conveyed God's command to Pharaoh: "Thus says the Lord God of Israel, Let my people go."
The request was to allow the Israelites to hold a feast in the wilderness for the Lord.

Pharaoh's Doubt

Pharaoh questioned the authority of God, asking, "Who is the Lord, that I should obey His voice to let Israel go?"
He declared ignorance of the Lord's existence, stating, "I know not the Lord, neither will I let Israel go."

Purpose of Request

Moses and Aaron explained the reason for their request: They needed to travel three days into the desert to sacrifice to the Lord.
They warned Pharaoh of consequences for not permitting the journey: "The Lord our God will fall upon us with pestilence or with the sword."

Pharaoh's Commands

Pharaoh dismissed Moses and Aaron, accusing them of taking the people from their work, stating, "Get back to your labor."
He observed that the people of the land were many, suggesting they were not to be let go.

Increased Burdens on Israelites

Pharaoh accused Moses and Aaron of making the laborers rest from their workload.
He commanded the taskmasters to force the Israelites to gather their own straw for brick-making without reducing their required brick quota.

Israel's Reaction

Following Pharaoh's increased demands, the Israelite people expressed frustration and resentment towards Moses and Aaron.

Summary of Pharaoh's Actions

Pharaoh assumed that if the Israelites had time to worship, it indicated they had too much free time.
The additional burden placed on the Israelites resulted in greater hardship, demonstrating Pharaoh's obstinacy and lack of regard for their plight.

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Test your knowledge of Exodus Chapter 5 with these flashcards. Focus on key phrases and reasons given by Moses and Aaron when addressing Pharaoh. Perfect for students of religious studies or anyone interested in biblical texts.