Ex 5:21-23
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Verses 22-23
- What is Moses’ complaint? What prompts the complaint? How does this compare to such things as Abraham’s bargaining with the Lord (Ex 18:23-32)? What does this suggest that Moses had expected (cf. Ex 3:19-20 and Ex 4:21-23)? What do you think he hopes to gain by this complaint? Why did the Lord put Moses in a position to cause the people to be burdened and to complain about him?
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Exegesis
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Verses 22-23
- What did Moses expect? Although Moses may have been genuinely surprised in some aspects, it seems he shouldn't have expected Pharoah to immediately release Israel based on Ex 3:19-20 and Ex 4:21-23. However, it is possible Pharoah would not have made things worse for the children of Israel had Moses approached Pharoah in a less demanding way (cf. Ex 5:1; this would not necessarily mean that Moses is to blame, it could be that the elders of Israel didn't accompany Moses would thus be culpable).
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