Exodus
King James Version (KJV)
Exodus 5:12
“So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw.”
King James Version (KJV)
Exodus 5:12 Context
9Let there more work be laid upon the men, that they may labour therein; and let them not regard vain words. 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? 15Then the officers of the children of Israel came and cried unto Pharaoh, saying, Wherefore dealest thou thus with thy servants?
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Other Translations
So the people were scattered abroad throughout al the land of Egypt, to gather stubble in stead of straw.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
So the people scattered through all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.
- American Standard Version (1901)
So the people were sent in all directions through the land of Egypt to get dry grass for stems.
- Basic English Bible
And the people were scattered abroad throughout the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.
- Darby Bible
So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt, to gather stubble instead of straw.
- Webster's Bible
So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.
- World English Bible
And the people is scattered over all the land of Egypt, to gather stubble for straw,
- Youngs Literal Bible
So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
So the people scattered through all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.
- American Standard Version (1901)
So the people were sent in all directions through the land of Egypt to get dry grass for stems.
- Basic English Bible
And the people were scattered abroad throughout the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.
- Darby Bible
So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt, to gather stubble instead of straw.
- Webster's Bible
So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.
- World English Bible
And the people is scattered over all the land of Egypt, to gather stubble for straw,
- Youngs Literal Bible
So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Exodus 5:12
5:14 In thy own people - For if they had given us straw, we should have fulfilled our task.