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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.
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The Structure of Oppression
Commentators note the clear chain of command: Pharaoh's decree was passed down through Egyptian taskmasters and their subordinate Israelite officers directly to the people. This highlights the organized and inescapable nature of the oppression, showing how a wicked command from the top is systematically implemented.
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Exodus
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Reformed Baptist
And the taskmasters of the people went out From the presence of Pharaoh, out of his court, to the respective places …
Presbyterian
The Egyptian taskmasters were very severe. See what need we have to pray that we may be delivered from wicked men. The foremen justly complained to…