Exodus 12:36

Yahweh made the Egyptians eager to please the Israelites. So the Egyptians gave them whatever they asked for. In this way, the Israelites plundered the Egyptians.

Unlocked Literal Bible

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

35Now the people of Israel did as Moses told them. They asked the Egyptians for articles of silver, articles of gold, and clothing.

37The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Succoth. They numbered about 600,000 men on foot, in addition to the women and children.

Read all of Exodus 12

Cross References

Genesis 15:14I will judge that nation that they will serve, and afterward they will come out with abundant possessions.

Exodus 3:21I will grant this people favor from the Egyptians, so when you leave, you will not go empty-handed.

Ezra 1:6Those around them supported their work with silver and gold objects, possessions, animals, valuables, and freewill offerings.

Proverbs 16:7When a person's ways are pleasing to Yahweh, 1 he makes even that person's enemies to be at peace with him. 1

Acts 2:47praising God and having favor with all the people, and every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

Matthew Henry on Exodus 12:30-37

The Death of the Firstborn. ( b. c. 1491.) 29 And it came to pass, that at midnight the Lord smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle. 30 And Pharaoh rose up in the night, he, and all his servants, and all the Egyptians; and there was a great cry in Egypt; for there was not a house where there was not one dead. 31 And he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said,… Read the whole commentary →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Exodus 12:36