Exodus 5:12

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

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.