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href="/bsb/exodus/5.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/exodus/5.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So the people scattered all over Egypt to gather stubble to use for straw.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So the people scattered throughout the land of Egypt in search of stubble to use as straw.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So the people were scattered throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the people scattered all over the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the people scattered through all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So the people scattered through all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So the people scattered through all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So the people scattered through all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So the people were scattered throughout the land of Egypt to gather stubble to use for straw.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the people scattered throughout the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the people scattered throughout the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The slaves went all over Egypt, looking for straw. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So the people scattered all over Egypt to gather stubble for straw.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So the people went all over Egypt looking for straw. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So the people scattered throughout the entire land of Egypt to collect stubble for straw.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the people scattered all over the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So the people spread out through all the land of Egypt to collect stubble for straw.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather dry stalks for straw.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt, to gather stubble instead of straw.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the people are scattered over all the land of Egypt, to gather stubble for straw,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the people is scattered over all the land of Egypt, to gather stubble for straw,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the people will be dispersed in all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the people was scattered through all the land of Egypt to gather straw. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the people were dispersed through all the land of Egypt, in order to gather straw.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The people, then, scattered throughout the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So the people scattered throughout the land of Egypt, to gather stubble for straw.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So the people were scattered throughout all the land of Egypt to gather the stubble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the people were scattered in all the land of Egypt to collect dry grass of straw.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />So the people were dispersed in all the land of Egypt, to gather stubble for straw.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/5-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=1040" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/5.htm">Bricks and Straw</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>Go and get your own straw wherever you can find it; but your workload will in no way be reduced.’ ” <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">So the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/6327.htm" title="6327: way·yā·p̄eṣ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be dispersed or scattered. A primitive root; to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively.">scattered</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all over</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’e·reṣ (N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·rā·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">of Egypt</a> <a href="/hebrew/7197.htm" title="7197: lə·qō·šêš (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To forage for, straw, stubble, wood, to assemble.">to gather</a> <a href="/hebrew/7179.htm" title="7179: qaš (N-ms) -- Stubble, chaff. From qashash; straw.">stubble</a> <a href="/hebrew/8401.htm" title="8401: lat·te·ḇen (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Straw. Probably from banah; properly, material, i.e. refuse haum or stalks of grain.">for straw.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>The taskmasters kept pressing them, saying, “Fulfill your quota each day, just as you did when straw was provided.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/1-14.htm">Exodus 1:14</a></span><br />and made their lives bitter with hard labor in brick and mortar, and with all kinds of work in the fields. Every service they imposed was harsh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/2-23.htm">Exodus 2:23</a></span><br />After a long time, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned and cried out under their burden of slavery, and their cry for deliverance from bondage ascended to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-9.htm">Exodus 6:9</a></span><br />Moses relayed this message to the Israelites, but on account of their broken spirit and cruel bondage, they did not listen to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/7-3.htm">Exodus 7:3-4</a></span><br />But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though I will multiply My signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, / Pharaoh will not listen to you. Then I will lay My hand on Egypt, and by mighty acts of judgment I will bring the divisions of My people the Israelites out of the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/8-15.htm">Exodus 8:15</a></span><br />When Pharaoh saw that there was relief, however, he hardened his heart and would not listen to Moses and Aaron, just as the LORD had said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/9-7.htm">Exodus 9:7</a></span><br />Pharaoh sent officials and found that none of the livestock of the Israelites had died. But Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he would not let the people go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/10-3.htm">Exodus 10:3</a></span><br />So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and told him, “This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me? Let My people go, so that they may worship Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/11-9.htm">Exodus 11:9</a></span><br />The LORD said to Moses, “Pharaoh will not listen to you, so that My wonders may be multiplied in the land of Egypt.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-33.htm">Exodus 12:33</a></span><br />And in order to send them out of the land quickly, the Egyptians urged the people on. “For otherwise,” they said, “we are all going to die!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-5.htm">Exodus 14:5</a></span><br />When the king of Egypt was told that the people had fled, Pharaoh and his officials changed their minds about them and said, “What have we done? We have released Israel from serving us.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-9.htm">Exodus 15:9</a></span><br />The enemy declared, ‘I will pursue, I will overtake. I will divide the spoils; I will gorge myself on them. I will draw my sword; my hand will destroy them.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/18-8.htm">Exodus 18:8</a></span><br />Then Moses recounted to his father-in-law all that the LORD had done to Pharaoh and the Egyptians for Israel’s sake, all the hardships they had encountered along the way, and how the LORD had delivered them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-9.htm">Exodus 23:9</a></span><br />Do not oppress a foreign resident, since you yourselves know how it feels to be foreigners; for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/34-21.htm">Exodus 34:21</a></span><br />Six days you shall labor, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even in the seasons of plowing and harvesting, you must rest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-20.htm">Deuteronomy 4:20</a></span><br />Yet the LORD has taken you and brought you out of the iron furnace, out of Egypt, to be the people of His inheritance, as you are today.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw.</p><p class="hdg">no reference </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/1-12.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/genesis/46-28.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/exodus/5-11.htm">Dry</a> <a href="/exodus/5-4.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/exodus/5-7.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/genesis/41-18.htm">Grass</a> <a href="/exodus/4-16.htm">Instead</a> <a href="/genesis/11-9.htm">Scattered</a> <a href="/exodus/5-11.htm">Stems</a> <a href="/exodus/5-11.htm">Straw</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-12.htm">Stubble</a> <a href="/genesis/45-8.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/genesis/41-35.htm">Use</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/9-29.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/exodus/18-15.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/exodus/5-13.htm">Dry</a> <a href="/exodus/6-11.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/exodus/9-19.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/exodus/15-7.htm">Grass</a> <a href="/exodus/7-23.htm">Instead</a> <a href="/exodus/32-20.htm">Scattered</a> <a href="/exodus/5-13.htm">Stems</a> <a href="/exodus/5-13.htm">Straw</a> <a href="/exodus/15-7.htm">Stubble</a> <a href="/exodus/7-19.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/exodus/7-18.htm">Use</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/5-1.htm">Pharaoh chides Moses and Aaron for their message.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/5-6.htm">He increases the Israelites' task.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/5-16.htm">He ignores their complaints.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/5-19.htm">They cry out to Moses and Aaron.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/5-22.htm">Moses complains to God.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So the people scattered all over the land of Egypt</b><br>This phrase highlights the widespread impact of Pharaoh's decree, forcing the Israelites to disperse throughout Egypt. The scattering signifies a shift from their previous organized labor under Egyptian taskmasters to a more chaotic and desperate search for resources. This dispersion can be seen as a form of oppression, as it disrupts community and family structures. Historically, Egypt was a land of vast agricultural resources, but the Israelites' need to scatter indicates a scarcity imposed by Pharaoh's harsh demands. This scattering can also be seen as a precursor to the eventual Exodus, where the Israelites will leave Egypt entirely.<p><b>to gather stubble for straw</b><br>In ancient Egypt, straw was a crucial component in brick-making, providing the necessary binding material. By forcing the Israelites to gather stubble, Pharaoh increased their labor burden, as stubble is the leftover stalks after the harvest, less effective than straw. This reflects the increasing severity of their oppression. Theologically, this can be seen as a test of faith and endurance for the Israelites, paralleling other biblical narratives where God's people face trials. The gathering of stubble instead of straw symbolizes the futility and hardship of their labor under bondage, contrasting with the freedom and provision they will later experience in the Promised Land.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The descendants of Jacob, who were enslaved in Egypt and forced into hard labor by Pharaoh.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a></b><br>The ruler of Egypt who refused to let the Israelites go and increased their burdens.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses_and_aaron.htm">Moses and Aaron</a></b><br>God's chosen leaders to deliver the Israelites from slavery, who had just confronted Pharaoh.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where the Israelites were enslaved, representing a place of bondage and oppression.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/stubble_for_straw.htm">Stubble for Straw</a></b><br>The Israelites were forced to gather stubble because Pharaoh stopped providing straw for brick-making, increasing their workload.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_oppression.htm">Understanding Oppression</a></b><br>Recognize that the Israelites' increased burdens were a direct result of Pharaoh's hardened heart. In our lives, we may face increased challenges when we are on the path of obedience to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a></b><br>Even when circumstances seem to worsen, God is sovereign and working out His plan. Trust in His timing and purpose, as He ultimately delivers His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a></b><br>The Israelites' situation teaches us to remain faithful and diligent even when our tasks become more difficult. God sees our struggles and will provide deliverance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_disobedience.htm">The Cost of Disobedience</a></b><br>Pharaoh's refusal to obey God's command through Moses led to increased suffering for the Israelites. Disobedience to God can have far-reaching consequences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a></b><br>The Israelites had to work together to gather stubble, highlighting the importance of community and support during times of trial.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_israelites_meet_brick_quotas.htm">Exodus 5:7: How could the Israelites maintain the same brick quota without Egyptian-provided straw under harsh labor conditions? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_passover_sacrifice_sites.htm">Deuteronomy 16:5-7: How do we reconcile sacrificing the Passover 'in the place the Lord chooses' with Exodus 12's instruction to kill the lamb at home?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/exodus_12_40__explain_430-year_sojourn.htm">Exodus 12:40 - How do we reconcile the stated 430-year sojourn in Egypt with genealogies or other biblical timelines that seem shorter?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_passover_lamb's_meaning.htm">What is the significance of the Passover Lamb?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) <span class= "bld">Stubble instead of straw.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">stubble for the straw.</span> Reaping in Egypt was effected by cutting off the ears only from the stalks, and thus a very tall stubble was left in the fields. This appears not to have been valued by the cultivators, and whoever wished was allowed <span class= "ital">to</span> collect it. After collecting it, and bringing it to the brick-fields in bundles, they would have to chop it small before it would be fit for use.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The people were mattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt</span>. The expression used is hyperbolical, and not to be understood literally. A tolerably wide dispersion over the central and eastern portions of the Delta is probably intended. <span class="cmt_word">Stubble instead of straw</span>. Rather, "stubble for the straw." <span class="accented">Teben</span>, the word translated straw, seems to he properly "chopped straw" (<span class="accented">stramenta minutim concisa</span>, Cook). The Israelites, who had been accustomed to have this provided for them, gathered now long stalks of stubble in the fields, which they had subsequently to make into <span class="accented">teben</span> by chopping it into short bits. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/5-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So the people</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">scattered</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֥פֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·p̄eṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6327.htm">Strong's 6327: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be dispersed or scattered</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all over</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the land</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶ֣רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(’e·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Egypt</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצְרָ֑יִם</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·rā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> </span><span class="str2">Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to gather</span><br /><span class="heb">לְקֹשֵׁ֥שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·qō·šêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7197.htm">Strong's 7197: </a> </span><span class="str2">To forage for, straw, stubble, wood, to assemble</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stubble</span><br /><span class="heb">קַ֖שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(qaš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7179.htm">Strong's 7179: </a> </span><span class="str2">Stubble, chaff</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for straw.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַתֶּֽבֶן׃</span> <span class="translit">(lat·te·ḇen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8401.htm">Strong's 8401: </a> </span><span class="str2">Material, refuse haum, stalks of grain</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/5-12.htm">Exodus 5:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/5-12.htm">Exodus 5:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/5-12.htm">Exodus 5:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/5-12.htm">Exodus 5:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/5-12.htm">Exodus 5:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/5-12.htm">Exodus 5:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/5-12.htm">Exodus 5:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/5-12.htm">Exodus 5:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/5-12.htm">Exodus 5:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/5-12.htm">Exodus 5:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/5-12.htm">OT Law: Exodus 5:12 So the people were scattered abroad throughout (Exo. 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