6 occurrences

'Taskmasters' in the Bible

So they appointed taskmasters over them to afflict them with hard labor. And they built for Pharaoh storage cities, Pithom and Raamses.

Verse ConceptsAbuse Of Authority, Examples OfOppression, Nature OfStoringSuffering, Causes OfSuffering, HardshipSuffering, Nature OfTaskmastersStores Of FoodForced Labour

The Lord said, “I have surely seen the affliction of My people who are in Egypt, and have given heed to their cry because of their taskmasters, for I am aware of their sufferings.

Verse ConceptsGod, Suffering OfHearingReceptivenessSensitivityTaskmastersGod, All knowingGod Seeing Their AfflictionCries Of Distress To GodGod Paid Attention To ThemGod Sending His SonAfflictions

So the same day Pharaoh commanded the taskmasters over the people and their foremen, saying,

Verse ConceptsOverseersTaskmasters

So the taskmasters of the people and their foremen went out and spoke to the people, saying, “Thus says Pharaoh, ‘I am not going to give you any straw.

Verse ConceptsHeraldTaskmasters

The taskmasters pressed them, saying, “Complete your work quota, your daily amount, just as when you had straw.”

Moreover, the foremen of the sons of Israel, whom Pharaoh’s taskmasters had set over them, were beaten and were asked, “Why have you not completed your required amount either yesterday or today in making brick as previously?”

Verse ConceptsAaron, PrivilegesFloggingIncomplete Works

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