Exo 5:17 | MHM | STEP | v. 17 : Pharaoh responded by accusing the Israelites of being lazy, saying, “You are idle, you are idle; that is why you say, ‘Let us go and sacrifice to the Lord .’” Even though the Israelites were working very hard, Pharaoh twisted the truth and made their good desire to worship God seem like laziness. This reminds us that people can sometimes judge good actions unfairly ( v. 17 ).

‏ Exodus 5:17

v. 17: Pharaoh responded by accusing the Israelites of being lazy, saying, “You are idle, you are idle; that is why you say, ‘Let us go and sacrifice to the Lord.’” Even though the Israelites were working very hard, Pharaoh twisted the truth and made their good desire to worship God seem like laziness. This reminds us that people can sometimes judge good actions unfairly (v. 17 ^a).