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## all the land of Egypt ##
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This is not to be understood literally. AT: "throughout a wide area" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
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## taskmasters ##
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“slave drivers” or “masters.” These were Egyptians whose job was to force the Israelites to do hard work.
## stubble ##
"the part of a plant that is left over after harvest"
## Why have you not produced all the bricks required of you ##
Using a question here shows that the taskmasters were angry and harsh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])