"And Pharaoh said: Behold, the people of the land now are many" (Exod. 5:5)

It is suggested to interpret Exod. 5:5a as if Pharaoh means that he has many people for his work, so he does not mind if the Israelites lose people.

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Main Author: Bakhar, Shelomoh (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Herder 2007
In: Biblische Notizen
Year: 2007, Volume: 133, Pages: 5-8
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Exodus 5,5
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
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Summary:It is suggested to interpret Exod. 5:5a as if Pharaoh means that he has many people for his work, so he does not mind if the Israelites lose people.
Es wird vorgeschlagen, Ex 5,5a so zu interpretieren, dass der Pharao meint, er habe so viele Menschen für seine Arbeit, sodass es ihm nichts ausmacht, wenn er das Volk der Israeliten verliere.
ISSN:0178-2967
Contains:In: Biblische Notizen