Exodus 5

Exodus 5:5

THE people] That scumme of people, that base common sort of people, so he doth in anger call the Jewes, Are many] Therefore it is dangerous to propound any innovations unto them, or to keep them idle.

Exodus 5:6

Officers] These were Jewes, as it appeareth by the 14. and 19. verses, whether they were of th Elders: Exodus 3:16. or that they had onely some o versight of these works: but the task-masters certain¦ly were Egyptians.

Exodus 5:7

Straw] Either to mingle amongst the clay to to make brick, or to burne it.

Exodus 5:11

Yet not] Be carefull in providing for it, for you must fully accomplish your work.

Exodus 5:16

Thine owne people] The poore Jewes thy subjects faile in their duties; in not performing what thou commandest, and therefore there is both injustice, and losse for thee in this rigorous dealing.

Exodus 5:21

To put] giving them occasion to oppresse us, and persecute us.

Exodus 5:22

Returned] Going aside, hee directed himselfe to God, for to complaine, and disburthen himselfe, as he had done Exodus 4:1-31 and to desire an answer from him.