Exo 5:8 | MHM | STEP | v. 8 : Pharaoh insists that the Israelites must produce the same amount of bricks as before, even though they now have to find their own straw. He says they are lazy, and that is why they want to go and sacrifice to God (v. 8 ). He calls God’s words “vain words,” showing his disrespect for God.

‏ Exodus 5:8

v. 8: Pharaoh insists that the Israelites must produce the same amount of bricks as before, even though they now have to find their own straw. He says they are lazy, and that is why they want to go and sacrifice to God (v. 8 ^a). He calls God’s words “vain words,” showing his disrespect for God.