## taskmasters ##

“slave drivers” or “masters.” These were Egyptians whose job was to force the Israelites to do hard work.

## I will no longer give you straw … get straw wherever you can find it ##

The word "you" in these verses is plural and refers to the Israelite people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])

## your workload will not be reduced ##

AT: "you must continue to make the same number of bricks as before"