Exodus 5:23 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
21And they said unto them, The LORD look upon you, and judge; because ye have made our savour to be abhorred in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of his servants, to put a sword in their hand to slay us.
22And Moses returned unto the LORD, and said, Lord, wherefore hast thou so evil entreated this people? why is it that thou hast sent me?
23For 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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Psalm 22:1
Both express feelings of abandonment and despair.
Romans 5:3-5
Suffering produces perseverance, which leads to hope.
Isaiah 49:14
Israel expresses feelings of abandonment, similar to the lament in Exodus.
Source: Exodus 5:23