^{4 Ref} And the king of Egypt said to them, Why do you, Moses and Aaron, take the people away from their work? get back to your work.

^{5 Ref} And Pharaoh said, Truly, the people of the land are increasing in number, and you are keeping them back from their work.

^{6 Ref} The same day Pharaoh gave orders to the overseers and those who were responsible for the work, saying,