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Exodus 12:36

King James Version (KJV)

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Exodus 12:36

Verse 36 of 51

Scripture focus

And the LORD gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they lent unto them [such things as they required]. And they spoiled the Egyptians.

Exodus 12:36 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Exodus 12:36

Theological / Devotional

They lent. As the word “borrowed” is a mistranslation, so is the word “lent.” The Hebrew word in question is a passive form of the same verb sha’al, which means in its active form “to ask.” The passive form conveys the meaning not only of being asked but also of granting a request. The thought of the text is this: “The Lord had given the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they let them have what they asked” (RSV).

They spoiled the Egyptians. See on ch. 3:22.

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