Exodus 5:12
“So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw.”
What does Exodus 5:12 mean?
Exodus 5:12 (KJV) reads, "So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw." This verse is part of the story of Moses and the Israelites in the book of Exodus, which describes the events leading up to the Israelites'…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Stubble of Our Lives: Lessons from Exodus 5:12
Exodus 5:12 (KJV) reads, "So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw." This verse emerges from a dark chapter in the story of the Israelites, who had been enslaved in Egypt and faced cruelty under Pharaoh’s rule. This…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Strength in Scattered Times
Dear Heavenly Father, As I come before Your throne of grace today, I reflect upon the plight of Your people as described in Exodus 5:12, where it is written, "So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw." In this verse…
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