KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak for you, he has made things worse for your people. And you haven't rescued your people at all.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Moses is honestly expressing his frustration to God, wondering why things have gotten worse for the Israelites instead of better after he obeyed God's call.
📚 Historical Context
Moses had just returned from confronting Pharaoh with God's demand to let the Israelites go, but instead of freeing them, Pharaoh made their slavery even harsher by requiring them to make bricks without providing straw. The Israelite foremen were being beaten, and they blamed Moses for making their situation worse.
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