Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Is not this the word that we did tell thee in Egypt, saying, Let us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians? For it had been better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that we should die in the wilderness.

Is not this

For it had

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Bible References

Is not this

Exodus 5:21
They said: May Jehovah see what you have done and judge you! You have made Pharaoh and his officials hate us. You have given them an excuse to kill us.
Exodus 3:9
My people have begged for my help. I have seen how cruel the Egyptians are to them.

Let us alone

Hosea 4:17
Ephraim is joined to idols. Leave him alone.
Mark 1:24
What do you want with us Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are. You are the Holy One of God!
Mark 5:7
Crying out with a loud voice, he said: What have I to do with you, Jesus, Son of the highest God? In God's name do not torment me!

For it had

Jonah 4:3
Now, O Jehovah, please take my life from me for it is better for me to die than to live.

General references

1 Samuel 8:8
Ever since the day I rescued my people from Egypt, they have turned from me to worship idols. Now they are turning away from you.