Exodus 5:12

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So the people scattered all over the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.

American Standard Version (1901)

So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.

Bible in Basic English

So the people were sent in all directions through the land of Egypt to get dry grass for stems.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the people was scattered through all the land of Egypt to gather straw.

Free Bible Version

So the people went all over Egypt collecting stubble for straw.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then were the people scattered abroade throughout all the land of Egypt, for to gather stubble in steade of strawe.

King James (Authorized) Version

So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw.

One Unity Resource Bible

So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt [Abode of slavery] to gather stubble for straw.

Translation for Translators

So the Israeli people went all over Egypt to find straw.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So the people scattered throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.

Noah Webster Bible

So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt, to gather stubble instead of straw.

World English Bible

So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.

Young's Literal Translation

And the people is scattered over all the land of Egypt, to gather stubble for straw,

Context

Bricks and Straw

¹¹Go and get your own straw wherever you can find it; but your workload will in no way be reduced.’”¹²So the people scattered all over the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.¹³The taskmasters kept pressing them, saying, “Fulfill your quota each day, just as you did when straw was provided.”

Summary

This verse depicts the harsh labor imposed on the Israelites by the Egyptians, as they were forced to gather straw to make bricks without a reduction in their quota. It reveals the oppressive nature of Pharaoh's rule and the suffering endured by God's people under his command. Despite the Israelites' laborious efforts, their burdens were increased, reflecting the cruelty and injustice they faced in Egypt. This verse sets the stage for God's eventual deliverance of His people from bondage, showcasing His faithfulness and power in fulfilling His promises.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

ק לקשׁשׁ: "to gather stubble for straw;" not "stubble for, in the sense of instead of straw," for ל is not equivalent to תּחת but to gather the stubble left in the fields for the chopped straw required for the bricks.

Exodus 5:12

Bricks and Straw

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

So the people scattered all over the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.

American Standard Version (1901)

So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.

Bible in Basic English

So the people were sent in all directions through the land of Egypt to get dry grass for stems.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the people was scattered through all the land of Egypt to gather straw.

Free Bible Version

So the people went all over Egypt collecting stubble for straw.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then were the people scattered abroade throughout all the land of Egypt, for to gather stubble in steade of strawe.

King James (Authorized) Version

So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw.

One Unity Resource Bible

So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt [Abode of slavery] to gather stubble for straw.

Translation for Translators

So the Israeli people went all over Egypt to find straw.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So the people scattered throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.

Noah Webster Bible

So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt, to gather stubble instead of straw.

World English Bible

So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.

Young's Literal Translation

And the people is scattered over all the land of Egypt, to gather stubble for straw,

Exodus 5:12

Verse

Context

Bricks and Straw

Summary

Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Exodus 5:12

Bricks and Straw

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary