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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.
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## I will no longer give you straw … get straw wherever you can find it ##
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The word "you" in these verses is plural and refers to the Israelite people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
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## your workload will not be reduced ##
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AT: "you must continue to make the same number of bricks as before"
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