## all the land of Egypt ##

This is not to be understood literally. AT: "throughout a wide area" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])

## taskmasters ##

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

## stubble ##

"the part of a plant that is left over after harvest"

## Why have you not produced all the bricks required of you ##

Using a question here shows that the taskmasters were angry and harsh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])