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Then the Israelite foremen, whom Pharaoh’s taskmasters had set over the people, were beaten and asked, “Why have you not fulfilled your quota of bricks yesterday or today, as you did before?”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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?”
World English Bible (WEB)
And the officers{H7860}{(H8802)} of the children{H1121} of Israel{H3478}, which Pharaoh's{H6547} taskmasters{H5065}{(H8802)} had set{H7760}{(H8804)} over them, were beaten{H5221}{(H8714)}, and demanded{H559}{(H8800)}, Wherefore have ye not fulfilled{H3615}{(H8765)} your task{H2706} in making brick{H3835}{(H8800)} both yesterday{H8543} and to day{H3117}, as heretofore{H8032}{H8543}?
Strong's King James
And the authorities of the sons of Israel, whom the exactors of Pharaoh have placed over them, are beaten, saying, ‘Wherefore have ye not completed your portion in making brick as heretofore, both yesterday and to-day?’
Young's Literal Translation
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