Exo 5:14 | MHM | STEP | v. 14 : The Israelite officers, who were set over their own people by the Egyptian taskmasters, are beaten when the brick quotas are not met. They are asked why they have not finished as before (v. 14 ). This shows how those in small positions of authority can suffer the most in times of oppression.

‏ Exodus 5:14

v. 14: The Israelite officers, who were set over their own people by the Egyptian taskmasters, are beaten when the brick quotas are not met. They are asked why they have not finished as before (v. 14 ^a). This shows how those in small positions of authority can suffer the most in times of oppression.