Exodus 5:12

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 5:12

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

And the people were dispersed through all the land of Egypt, in order to gather straw.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And the people will be dispersed in all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 5:12

SothepeopleH5971Noun MasculinewerescatteredabroadH6327VerbthroughoutallthelandH776Noun FeminineofEgyptH4714togatherH7197Verb stubbleH7179Noun MasculineinsteadofstrawH8401Noun Masculine

Commentary for Exodus 5:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 5:12

Summary

Workers scatter throughout land seeking alternative materials

Place

Egypt

Event

Workers search for substitute materials

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC