So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.

So the people were sent in all directions through the land of Egypt to get dry grass for stems.

Και διεσπαρη ο λαος καθ' ολην την γην της Αιγυπτου, δια να συναγη καλαμην αντι αχυρου.

So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw.