KJV ORIGINAL
And the Egyptians made the children of Israel to serve with rigour:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the Egyptians forced the people of Israel to work as slaves under harsh and cruel conditions.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how the Egyptians made the Israelites work as slaves, treating them brutally and without mercy.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during Israel's 400-year period in Egypt, when a new pharaoh came to power who didn't remember Joseph's contributions to Egypt. As the Israelite population grew, the Egyptians became fearful and turned them into slaves to control and oppress them. This harsh treatment was designed to break their spirit and prevent any potential uprising.
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