Exodus 5:11 web — Go yourselves, get straw where you can find it, for nothing of your work shall be diminished.'"

World English Bible

"Go yourselves, get straw where you can find it, for nothing of your work shall be diminished.'""

— Exodus 5:11, World English Bible

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Exodus 5 — Context

8

The number of the bricks, which they made before, you require from them. You shall not diminish anything of it, for they are idle; therefore they cry, saying, 'Let us go and sacrifice to our God.'

9

Let heavier work be laid on the men, that they may labor therein; and don't let them pay any attention to lying words."

10

The taskmasters of the people went out, and their officers, and they spoke to the people, saying, "This is what Pharaoh says: 'I will not give you straw.

11

Go yourselves, get straw where you can find it, for nothing of your work shall be diminished.'"

12

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

13

The taskmasters were urgent saying, "Fulfill your work quota daily, as when there was straw!"

14

The officers of the children of Israel, whom Pharaoh's taskmasters had set over them, were beaten, and demanded, "Why haven't you fulfilled your quota both yesterday and today, in making brick as before?"

Exodus 5:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 5:11 say?
Exodus 5:11 in the World English Bible reads: “Go yourselves, get straw where you can find it, for nothing of your work shall be diminished.'"”
Where is Exodus 5:11 in the Bible?
Exodus 5:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 5, verse 11.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 5:11.
What translation should I read Exodus 5:11 in?
Exodus 5:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 5:11?
Exodus 5:11 reads (WEB): “Go yourselves, get straw where you can find it, for nothing of your work shall be diminished.'"” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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