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The officers of the children of Israel saw that they were in trouble, when it was said, "You shall not diminish anything from your daily quota of bricks!"
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The Despair of Leadership
Commentators note that the Israelite officers were in a terrible position. They weren't just delivering bad news; they were personally at risk of being beaten for any shortfalls. Their visible sorrow showed their own despair and unwilling participation in the cruelty, confirming to everyone that the situation was hopeless from a human standpoint.
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Exodus
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16th Century
Protestant
And the officers of the children of Israel did see. Some take the Hebrew word רע70, rang, for “grief,” but refer it to…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the officers of the children of Israel saw that they were in evil case In a bad c…
Presbyterian
The Egyptian taskmasters were very severe. See what need we have to pray that we may be delivered from wicked men. The foremen justly complained to…
