Exodus 12:36

What does Exodus 12:36 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 12:36 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and Jehovah gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they let them have what they asked. And they despoiled the Egyptians.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and Jehovah gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they let them have what they asked. And they despoiled the Egyptians.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the Lord had given the people grace in the eyes of the Egyptians so that they gave them whatever was requested. So they took away all their goods from the Egyptians.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and Jehovah hath given the grace of the people in the eyes of the Egyptians, and they cause them to ask, and they spoil the Egyptians.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the Lord gave favour to the people in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they lent unto them: and they stripped the Egyptians.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Jehovah had given the people favour in the eyes of the Egyptians, and they gave to them; and they spoiled the Egyptians.

Context

v.35And the children of Israel did according to the word of Moses; and they asked of the Egyptians jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment:

v.36This passage

v.37And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot that were men, besides children.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 15:14

    and also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance.

  • Psalms 105:37

    And he brought them forth with silver and gold; And there was not one feeble person among his tribes.

  • Acts 7:10

    and delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.

  • Exodus 3:21

    And I will give this people favor in the sight of the Egyptians: and it shall come to pass, that, when ye go, ye shall not go empty.

  • Proverbs 16:7

    When a man’s ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

  • Acts 2:47

    praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to them day by day those that were saved.

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