KJV ORIGINAL
And Moses returned unto the LORD, and said, LORD, wherefore hast thou so evil entreated this people? why is it that thou hast sent me?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then Moses went back to the LORD and said, 'LORD, why have you brought such trouble on this people? Why did you send me?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Moses is honestly questioning God about why things have gotten worse for the Israelites after he obeyed God's call to lead them.
📚 Historical Context
This follows Moses' first confrontation with Pharaoh, where instead of releasing the Israelites, Pharaoh made their slavery conditions even harsher by requiring them to gather their own straw while maintaining the same brick-making quotas. The Israelite foremen had just blamed Moses for making their situation worse, leaving Moses confused and frustrated about God's plan.
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