Exodus 5:12
“So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw.”
Exodus 5:12 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the people was scattered through all the land of Egypt to gather straw.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.
- DARBYDarby
- And the people were scattered abroad throughout the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And the people is scattered over all the land of Egypt, to gather stubble for straw,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- So the people scattered throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw.
Context: Exodus 5
10And the taskmasters of the people went out, and their officers, and they spake to the people, saying, Thus saith Pharaoh, I will not give you straw.
11Go ye, get you straw where ye can find it: yet not ought of your work shall be diminished.
12So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw.
13And the taskmasters hasted them, saying, Fulfil your works, your daily tasks, as when there was straw.
14And the officers of the children of Israel, which Pharaoh's taskmasters had set over them, were beaten, and demanded, Wherefore have ye not fulfilled your task in making brick both yesterday and to day, as heretofore?
About Exodus 5: Pharaoh Refuses to Let the Israelites Go
The Pharaoh increases the workload of the Israelites, but Moses and Aaron continue to press him to let them go.
Commentary
Exodus chapter 5 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Exodus, as it marks the beginning of the Israelites’ struggle with Pharaoh. After Moses and Aaron have gone to Pharaoh to demand the release of the Israelites, Pharaoh responds by increasing the workload of the Israelites and denying their request. This is a significant moment in the story, as it sets the stage for the plagues that will follow.