In the biblical narrative, bricks and straw are prominently mentioned in the context of the Israelites' bondage in Egypt. The making of bricks was a significant part of the labor imposed on the Israelites by their Egyptian taskmasters. This process is detailed in the book of Exodus, which provides insight into the harsh conditions faced by the Israelites during their enslavement.

Biblical Context

The Israelites' oppression in Egypt is described in Exodus 1:13-14 : "They worked the Israelites ruthlessly and made their lives bitter with hard labor in brick and mortar and with all kinds of work in the fields; in all their hard labor, the Egyptians used them