Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has brought trouble on this people, and you have not rescued your people at all.” New Living Translation Ever since I came to Pharaoh as your spokesman, he has been even more brutal to your people. And you have done nothing to rescue them!” English Standard Version For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has done evil to this people, and you have not delivered your people at all.” Berean Standard Bible Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak in Your name, he has brought trouble on this people, and You have not delivered Your people in any way.” Berean Literal Bible And since I came to Pharaoh to speak in Your name, he has done evil to this people; and deliver—You have not delivered—Your people.” King James Bible For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in thy name, he hath done evil to this people; neither hast thou delivered thy people at all. New King James Version For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in Your name, he has done evil to this people; neither have You delivered Your people at all.” New American Standard Bible Ever since I came to Pharaoh to speak in Your name, he has done harm to this people, and You have not rescued Your people at all.” NASB 1995 “Ever since I came to Pharaoh to speak in Your name, he has done harm to this people, and You have not delivered Your people at all.” NASB 1977 “Ever since I came to Pharaoh to speak in Thy name, he has done harm to this people; and Thou hast not delivered Thy people at all.” Legacy Standard Bible Ever since I came to Pharaoh to speak in Your name, he has done harm to this people, and You have not delivered Your people at all.” Amplified Bible Ever since I came to Pharaoh to speak in Your name, he has harmed and oppressed this people, and You have done nothing at all to rescue Your people.” Berean Annotated Bible Ever since I went to Pharaoh (great house) to speak in Your name, he has brought trouble on this people, and You have not delivered Your people in any way. Christian Standard Bible Ever since I went in to Pharaoh to speak in your name he has caused trouble for this people, and you haven’t rescued your people at all.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Ever since I went in to Pharaoh to speak in Your name he has caused trouble for this people, and You haven’t delivered Your people at all.” American Standard Version For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in thy name, he hath dealt ill with this people; neither hast thou delivered thy people at all. Contemporary English Version Ever since you told me to speak to the king, he has caused nothing but trouble for these people. And you haven't done a thing to help." English Revised Version For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in thy name, he hath evil entreated this people; neither hast thou delivered thy people at all. GOD'S WORD® Translation Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak for you, he has treated your people cruelly, and you have done nothing at all to rescue your people." Good News Translation Ever since I went to the king to speak for you, he has treated them cruelly. And you have done nothing to help them!" International Standard Version Ever since I came to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has caused trouble for this people, and you have done nothing to deliver your people." NET Bible From the time I went to speak to Pharaoh in your name, he has caused trouble for this people, and you have certainly not rescued them!" New Heart English Bible For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has brought trouble on this people; neither have you delivered your people at all." Webster's Bible Translation For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in thy name, he hath done evil to this people; neither hast thou delivered thy people at all. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleEver since I went to Pharaoh to speak in Your name, he has brought trouble on this people, and You have not delivered Your people in any way.” World English Bible For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has brought trouble on this people. You have not rescued your people at all!” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd since I have come to Pharaoh to speak in Your Name, he has done evil to this people, and You have not delivered Your people at all.” Berean Literal Bible And since I came to Pharaoh to speak in Your name, he has done evil to this people; and deliver—You have not delivered—Your people.” Young's Literal Translation and since I have come unto Pharaoh, to speak in Thy name, he hath done evil to this people, and Thou hast not at all delivered Thy people.' Smith's Literal Translation And from the time I came to Pharaoh to speak in thy name, he did evil to this people: and delivering, thou didst not deliver thy people. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor since the time that I went in to Pharao to speak in thy name, he hath afflicted thy people: and thou hast not delivered them. Catholic Public Domain Version For from the time that I entered to Pharaoh, so as to speak in your name, he has afflicted your people. And you have not freed them.” New American Bible From the time I went to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has treated this people badly, and you have done nothing to rescue your people.” New Revised Standard Version Since I first came to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has mistreated this people, and you have done nothing at all to deliver your people.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor since the hour I came to Pharaoh to speak in thy name, he has ill-treated this people; and thou hast not delivered thy people at all. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For from the hour I came to Pharaoh to speak in your name, evil comes to this people, and you surely have not delivered your people.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in Thy name, he hath dealt ill with this people; neither hast Thou delivered Thy people at all.' Brenton Septuagint Translation For from the time that I went to Pharao to speak in thy name, he has afflicted this people, and thou hast not delivered thy people. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Cry of the Israelites…22So Moses returned to the LORD and asked, “Lord, why have You brought trouble upon this people? Is this why You sent me? 23Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak in Your name, he has brought trouble on this people, and You have not delivered Your people in any way.” Cross References Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak in Your name, Exodus 3:18-20 The elders of Israel will listen to what you say, and you must go with them to the king of Egypt and tell him, ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has met with us. Now please let us take a three-day journey into the wilderness, so that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.’ / But I know that the king of Egypt will not allow you to go unless a mighty hand compels him. / So I will stretch out My hand and strike the Egyptians with all the wonders I will perform among them. And after that, he will release you. Exodus 7:1-2 The LORD answered Moses, “See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron will be your prophet. / You are to speak all that I command you, and your brother Aaron is to tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go out of his land. Exodus 4:10-12 “Please, Lord,” Moses replied, “I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since You have spoken to Your servant, for I am slow of speech and tongue.” / And the LORD said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Or who makes the mute or the deaf, the sighted or the blind? Is it not I, the LORD? / Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.” he has brought trouble on this people, Exodus 1:11-14 So the Egyptians appointed taskmasters over the Israelites to oppress them with forced labor. As a result, they built Pithom and Rameses as store cities for Pharaoh. / But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and flourished; so the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites. / They worked the Israelites ruthlessly … Exodus 2:23-25 After a long time, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned and cried out under their burden of slavery, and their cry for deliverance from bondage ascended to God. / So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. / God saw the Israelites and took notice. Psalm 105:25 whose hearts He turned to hate His people, to conspire against His servants. and You have not delivered Your people in any way.” Psalm 74:10-11 How long, O God, will the enemy taunt You? Will the foe revile Your name forever? / Why do You withdraw Your strong right hand? Stretch it out to destroy them! Psalm 79:8-10 Do not hold past sins against us; let Your compassion come quickly, for we are brought low. / Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; deliver us and atone for our sins, for the sake of Your name. / Why should the nations ask, “Where is their God?” Before our eyes, make known among the nations Your vengeance for the bloodshed of Your servants. Isaiah 63:17-19 Why, O LORD, do You make us stray from Your ways and harden our hearts from fearing You? Return, for the sake of Your servants, the tribes of Your heritage. / For a short while Your people possessed Your holy place, but our enemies have trampled Your sanctuary. / We have become like those You never ruled, like those not called by Your name. Exodus 6:9 Moses relayed this message to the Israelites, but on account of their broken spirit and cruel bondage, they did not listen to him. Exodus 3:19-20 But I know that the king of Egypt will not allow you to go unless a mighty hand compels him. / So I will stretch out My hand and strike the Egyptians with all the wonders I will perform among them. And after that, he will release you. Exodus 7:3-4 But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though I will multiply My signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, / Pharaoh will not listen to you. Then I will lay My hand on Egypt, and by mighty acts of judgment I will bring the divisions of My people the Israelites out of the land of Egypt. Exodus 14:12 Did we not say to you in Egypt, ‘Leave us alone so that we may serve the Egyptians’? For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness.” Exodus 32:11-12 But Moses sought the favor of the LORD his God, saying, “O LORD, why does Your anger burn against Your people, whom You brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and a mighty hand? / Why should the Egyptians declare, ‘He brought them out with evil intent, to kill them in the mountains and wipe them from the face of the earth’? Turn from Your fierce anger and relent from doing harm to Your people. Numbers 20:15-16 how our fathers went down to Egypt, where we lived many years. The Egyptians mistreated us and our fathers, / and when we cried out to the LORD, He heard our voice, sent an angel, and brought us out of Egypt. Now look, we are in Kadesh, a city on the edge of your territory. Deuteronomy 4:34 Or has any god tried to take as his own a nation out of another nation—by trials, signs, wonders, and war, by a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and by great terrors—as the LORD your God did for you in Egypt, before your eyes? Treasury of Scripture For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has done evil to this people; neither have you delivered your people at all. in thy name Psalm 118:26 Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD. Jeremiah 11:21 Therefore thus saith the LORD of the men of Anathoth, that seek thy life, saying, Prophesy not in the name of the LORD, that thou die not by our hand: John 5:43 I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. neither hast thou delivered. Isaiah 26:17,18 Like as a woman with child, that draweth near the time of her delivery, is in pain, and crieth out in her pangs; so have we been in thy sight, O LORD… Isaiah 28:16 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste. Hebrews 10:36,37 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise… Jump to Previous Dealt Delivered Evil Harm Ill Pharaoh Speak Time Trouble WordsJump to Next Dealt Delivered Evil Harm Ill Pharaoh Speak Time Trouble WordsExodus 5 1. Pharaoh chides Moses and Aaron for their message.6. He increases the Israelites' task. 16. He ignores their complaints. 19. They cry out to Moses and Aaron. 22. Moses complains to God. Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak in Your name Moses is addressing God, expressing his frustration and confusion. This phrase highlights Moses' obedience to God's command to confront Pharaoh. The act of speaking in God's name signifies authority and divine backing, yet Moses is perplexed by the lack of immediate success. This reflects the tension between divine promise and human expectation. The phrase also underscores the importance of God's name, which in the ancient Near Eastern context, represented His character and power. Moses' mission was not just a personal endeavor but a divine mandate. he has brought trouble on this people and You have not delivered Your people in any way. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe chosen leader of the Israelites, tasked by God to lead His people out of Egyptian bondage. In this verse, Moses is expressing his frustration and confusion to God. 2. Pharaoh The ruler of Egypt, who is obstinate and refuses to let the Israelites go, increasing their burdens instead. 3. The Israelites God's chosen people, who are suffering under the harsh slavery imposed by Pharaoh. 4. Egypt The land where the Israelites are enslaved, representing a place of bondage and oppression. 5. God (Yahweh) The God of Israel, who has promised deliverance but whose timing and methods are questioned by Moses in this moment of doubt. Teaching Points Understanding God’s TimingGod’s timing is not our timing. Moses’ frustration highlights a common human struggle with waiting on God’s promises. Trust in God’s perfect timing is essential. Faith Amidst Trials Like Moses, believers may face increased trials even when following God’s commands. Faith requires perseverance and trust in God’s ultimate plan. God’s Faithfulness Despite appearances, God is always faithful to His promises. Moses’ account reminds us that God’s deliverance may not come in the way or time we expect. Prayer and Honest Communication with God Moses’ candid conversation with God shows that we can bring our doubts and frustrations to Him. Honest prayer is a vital part of a relationship with God. Leadership Challenges Leaders may face discouragement and opposition. Moses’ experience teaches that leadership requires reliance on God and steadfastness in the face of adversity. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 5:23?2. How does Exodus 5:23 challenge our trust in God's timing and plans? 3. What can we learn from Moses' response to God in Exodus 5:23? 4. How does Exodus 5:23 relate to Romans 8:28 about God's purpose? 5. How should we respond when God's promises seem delayed, as in Exodus 5:23? 6. What steps can we take to strengthen faith during trials like Moses faced? 7. Why did God allow increased suffering for the Israelites in Exodus 5:23? 8. How does Exodus 5:23 challenge the belief in God's immediate intervention? 9. What does Exodus 5:23 reveal about Moses' faith and doubt? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 5? 11. What is faith's role in overcoming life's challenges? 12. Exodus 5:1: Where is the historical or archaeological evidence of Moses confronting an Egyptian Pharaoh as described? 13. Exodus 5:2: Why would Pharaoh deny any knowledge of Israel's God if Moses was supposedly raised in the royal court? 14. Exodus 5:20-21: Would enslaved leaders realistically have such direct access to Pharaoh and survive speaking against him? What Does Exodus 5:23 Mean Ever since I went to Pharaoh• Moses recounts the specific moment he obeyed God’s call (see Exodus 3:10; 4:19–21). • His memory is precise: the trouble began “ever since” that first confrontation (Exodus 5:1). • Scripture often records servants who face immediate pushback after obedience—think of Elijah before Ahab (1 Kings 18:17) or Jeremiah in the temple court (Jeremiah 26:8–11). God never hides the cost of faithfulness. to speak in Your name • Moses did not act on personal ambition; he came as God’s representative (Exodus 3:14–15). • Speaking “in Your name” means declaring God’s character and authority (Deuteronomy 18:18–19). • Jesus frames disciples’ mission the same way: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go…” (Matthew 28:18–19). • When we obey God’s commission, we carry His reputation with us—success or opposition alike reflects on that name (Acts 9:15–16). he has brought trouble on this people • Pharaoh retaliates by withholding straw and increasing the workload (Exodus 5:6–9). • The Hebrew slaves feel crushed, and they blame Moses and Aaron (Exodus 5:20–21). • Oppression often intensifies before deliverance: Israel at the Red Sea (Exodus 14:10–12), Gideon under Midian (Judges 6:2–6), the church under Saul’s persecution (Acts 8:1–4). • God allows the pressure to expose human helplessness and highlight His rescue (2 Corinthians 1:8–9). and You have not delivered Your people in any way • Moses voices raw frustration, yet he prays honestly—a pattern echoed by David: “O my God, I cry out by day, but You do not answer” (Psalm 22:2). • Delay does not mean denial; the next verse begins God’s reply: “Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh” (Exodus 6:1). • Throughout Scripture, divine timing refines faith—Abraham waited decades for Isaac (Genesis 21:1–5), and Lazarus remained in the tomb four days before Jesus came (John 11:6, 21). • God’s deliverance is certain because of His covenant promise (Exodus 6:2–8); the apparent silence is a stage for a greater display of His power (Romans 9:17). summary Moses’ lament in Exodus 5:23 captures the tension between prompt obedience and delayed results. He did exactly what God said, spoke under divine authority, and saw the situation worsen. Yet the verse sets the stage for God’s dramatic intervention: Pharaoh’s cruelty will magnify the Lord’s glory, Israel’s despair will deepen their gratitude, and Moses’ honesty will strengthen his reliance on God. When obedience seems to backfire, this passage reminds us that the story is not over; the God who commands also delivers—on His perfect timetable. Verse 23. - He hath done evil to this people. See above, vers. 7-9, and ver. 14. Pharaoh had increased the burdens of the whole nation, and in this way "done evil" to them. He had also brought the punishment of scourging on a number of the chiefs. Neither hast thou delivered thy people at all. The promised deliverance (Exodus 3:8, 20) had not come - there was no sign of it - the people was suffering under a more cruel bondage than ever.
Hebrew Ever sinceוּמֵאָ֞ז (ū·mê·’āz) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 227: At that time, place, therefore I went בָּ֤אתִי (bā·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Pharaoh פַּרְעֹה֙ (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings to speak לְדַבֵּ֣ר (lə·ḏab·bêr) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue in Your name, בִּשְׁמֶ֔ךָ (biš·me·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name he has brought trouble הֵרַ֖ע (hê·ra‘) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7489: To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad on this הַזֶּ֑ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that people, לָעָ֣ם (lā·‘ām) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock and You have not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no delivered וְהַצֵּ֥ל (wə·haṣ·ṣêl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver Your people עַמֶּֽךָ׃ (‘am·me·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock in any way.” הִצַּ֖לְתָּ (hiṣ·ṣal·tā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver Links Exodus 5:23 NIVExodus 5:23 NLT Exodus 5:23 ESV Exodus 5:23 NASB Exodus 5:23 KJV Exodus 5:23 BibleApps.com Exodus 5:23 Biblia Paralela Exodus 5:23 Chinese Bible Exodus 5:23 French Bible Exodus 5:23 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 5:23 For since I came to Pharaoh (Exo. Ex) |
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