Exodus, 5
16. Straw is not given us, and bricks are required of us as before: behold we thy servants are beaten with whips, and thy people is unjustly dealt withal.
16. Straw is not given us, and bricks are required of us as before: behold we thy servants are beaten with whips, and thy people is unjustly dealt withal.
Chapter 5 of Exodus narrates the negative reaction of Pharaoh and the Egyptian forecasts to the request of Moses and Aaron that the people of Israel be allowed to leave Egypt for a while to worship God. Instead of allowing the people of Israel to leave, Pharaoh orders that more work be imposed on them, which leads to greater oppression and suffering of the people. Next, five verses related to the topics addressed in Exodus 5:
Psalm 22:24: "For he did not despise, nor abhorred the affliction of the distress, nor hid his face; before, when he cried, he heard him." This verse highlights God's compassion and attention to those who suffer and cry out for help. This is relevant to Chapter 5 of Exodus, where the people of Israel suffers from the oppression and lack of compassion of Pharaoh and the forefront.
Isaiah 41:10: "Do not fear, because I am with you; do not haunt yourself, because I am your God; I strengthen you, and help you, and I support you with my faithful right hand." This verse highlights how God is present and offers strength and help to his followers at difficult times. This is relevant to Chapter 5 of Exodus, where the people of Israel face difficulties and oppressed by Pharaoh.
Psalm 44:23: "Wake up! Why do you sleep, Lord? Wake up! Don't reject us forever." This verse expresses an appeal for God to wake up and act in favor of his suffering followers. This is relevant to Chapter 5 of Exodus, where the people of Israel cry out for liberation and relief from suffering and oppression.
Psalm 55:22: "Throw your care over the Lord, and He shall sustain you; it will never allow the righteous to be shaken." This verse highlights the importance of trusting God and depositing our concerns and care in it. This is relevant to Chapter 5 of Exodus, where the people of Israel face difficulties and oppression and need to trust God to obtain relief and liberation.
Isaiah 49:15: "Can a woman forget about her son who still sucks, so that he does not pity the son of his womb? . " This verse highlights God's love and care for his followers, comparing him to a mother's unconditional love for his son. This is relevant to Chapter 5 of Exodus, where the people of Israel suffers from the oppression and the lack of compassion of Pharaoh and the forefront, but God continues to love them and take care of them.
“Quanto mais te deixares enraizar na santa humildade, tanto mais íntima será a comunicação da tua alma com Deus”. São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina