Exodus 12:35
New International Version
The Israelites did as Moses instructed and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold and for clothing.

New Living Translation
And the people of Israel did as Moses had instructed; they asked the Egyptians for clothing and articles of silver and gold.

English Standard Version
The people of Israel had also done as Moses told them, for they had asked the Egyptians for silver and gold jewelry and for clothing.

Berean Standard Bible
Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing.

King James Bible
And the children of Israel did according to the word of Moses; and they borrowed of the Egyptians jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment:

New King James Version
Now the children of Israel had done according to the word of Moses, and they had asked from the Egyptians articles of silver, articles of gold, and clothing.

New American Standard Bible
Now the sons of Israel had done according to the word of Moses, for they had requested from the Egyptians articles of silver and articles of gold, and clothing;

NASB 1995
Now the sons of Israel had done according to the word of Moses, for they had requested from the Egyptians articles of silver and articles of gold, and clothing;

NASB 1977
Now the sons of Israel had done according to the word of Moses, for they had requested from the Egyptians articles of silver and articles of gold, and clothing;

Legacy Standard Bible
Now the sons of Israel had done according to the word of Moses—they had asked from the Egyptians for articles of silver and articles of gold, and clothing;

Amplified Bible
Now the Israelites had acted in accordance with the word of Moses; and they had asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and articles of gold, and clothing.

Christian Standard Bible
The Israelites acted on Moses’s word and asked the Egyptians for silver and gold items and for clothing.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for silver and gold jewelry and for clothing.

American Standard Version
And 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:

Contemporary English Version
The Israelites had already done what Moses had told them to do. They had gone to their Egyptian neighbors and asked for gold and silver and for clothes.

English Revised Version
And 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:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The Israelites did what Moses had told them and asked the Egyptians for gold and silver jewelry and for clothes.

Good News Translation
The Israelites had done as Moses had said, and had asked the Egyptians for gold and silver jewelry and for clothes.

International Standard Version
Meanwhile, the Israelis had done as Moses said; they had asked the Egyptians for objects of silver and objects of gold, and for clothes.

Majority Standard Bible
Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing.

NET Bible
Now the Israelites had done as Moses told them--they had requested from the Egyptians silver and gold items and clothing.

New Heart English Bible
The children of Israel did according to the word of Moses; and they asked of the Egyptians articles of silver, and articles of gold, and clothing.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the children of Israel did according to the word of Moses: and they borrowed of the Egyptians jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment.

World English Bible
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 clothing.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the sons of Israel have done according to the word of Moses, and they ask for vessels of silver and vessels of gold, and garments, from the Egyptians;

Young's Literal Translation
And the sons of Israel have done according to the word of Moses, and they ask from the Egyptians vessels of silver and vessels of gold, and garments;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Israel did as Moses spake: and they will ask of the Egyptians, silver vessels and gold vessels, and garments.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the children of Israel did as Moses had commanded: and they asked of the Egyptians vessels of silver and gold, and very much raiment.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the sons of Israel did just as Moses had instructed. And they petitioned the Egyptians for vessels of silver and of gold, and very many garments.

New American Bible
And the Israelites did as Moses had commanded: they asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold and for clothing.

New Revised Standard Version
The Israelites had done as Moses told them; they had asked the Egyptians for jewelry of silver and gold, and for clothing,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the children of Israel did according to the word of Moses; and they borrowed of the Egyptians jewels of silver and jewels of gold and clothing;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the children of Israel did according to the word of Moshe and they requested from the Egyptians articles of silver and articles of gold and garments:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And 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.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the children of Israel did as Moses commanded them, and they asked of the Egyptians articles of silver and gold and apparel.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Exodus Begins
34So the people took their dough before it was leavened, carrying it on their shoulders in kneading bowls wrapped in clothing. 35Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing. 36And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians.…

Cross References
Genesis 15:14
But I will judge the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will depart with many possessions.

Exodus 3:21-22
And I will grant this people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that when you leave, you will not go away empty-handed. / Every woman shall ask her neighbor and any woman staying in her house for silver and gold jewelry and clothing, and you will put them on your sons and daughters. So you will plunder the Egyptians.”

Exodus 11:2-3
Now announce to the people that men and women alike should ask their neighbors for articles of silver and gold.” / And the LORD gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover, Moses himself was highly regarded in Egypt by Pharaoh’s officials and by the people.

Psalm 105:37
He brought Israel out with silver and gold, and none among His tribes stumbled.

Genesis 31:9
Thus God has taken away your father’s livestock and given them to me.

Genesis 31:16
Surely all the wealth that God has taken away from our father belongs to us and to our children. So do whatever God has told you.”

Genesis 31:42
If the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the Fear of Isaac, had not been with me, surely by now you would have sent me away empty-handed. But God has seen my affliction and the toil of my hands, and last night He rendered judgment.”

Deuteronomy 15:13-14
And when you release him, do not send him away empty-handed. / You are to furnish him liberally from your flock, your threshing floor, and your winepress. You shall give to him as the LORD your God has blessed you.

Deuteronomy 23:25
When you enter your neighbor’s grainfield, you may pluck the heads of grain with your hand, but you must not put a sickle to your neighbor’s grain.

2 Kings 8:9
So Hazael went to meet Elisha, taking with him a gift of forty camel loads of every good thing from Damascus. And he went in and stood before him and said, “Your son Ben-hadad king of Aram has sent me to ask, ‘Will I recover from this illness?’”

2 Chronicles 20:25
Then Jehoshaphat and his people went to carry off the plunder, and they found on the bodies an abundance of goods and valuables—more than they could carry away. They were gathering the plunder for three days because there was so much.

Nehemiah 9:25
They captured fortified cities and fertile land and took houses full of all goods, wells already dug, vineyards, olive groves, and fruit trees in abundance. So they ate and were filled; they grew fat and delighted in Your great goodness.

Job 27:16-17
Though he heaps up silver like dust and piles up a wardrobe like clay, / what he lays up, the righteous will wear, and his silver will be divided by the innocent.

Proverbs 13:22
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.

Isaiah 60:5-6
Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you. / Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.


Treasury of Scripture

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

Exodus 3:21,22
And I will give this people favour in the sight of the Egyptians: and it shall come to pass, that, when ye go, ye shall not go empty: …

Exodus 11:2,3
Speak now in the ears of the people, and let every man borrow of his neighbour, and every woman of her neighbour, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold…

Genesis 15:14
And also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance.

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Furthermore
This word serves as a continuation of the narrative, indicating that the actions described are a direct result of previous instructions. In the context of Exodus, it connects the Israelites' actions to the divine instructions given through Moses. The Hebrew word used here is "וּבְנֵי" (u'vnei), which often serves to link actions or events, emphasizing the unfolding of God's plan.

the Israelites
The term refers to the descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel. In Hebrew, "בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל" (b'nei Yisrael) signifies the chosen people of God, who are central to the narrative of the Exodus. This phrase underscores their identity as a covenant community, set apart for God's purposes.

acted on Moses’ word
This phrase highlights the obedience of the Israelites to their leader, Moses, who was God's appointed messenger. The Hebrew root "עָשָׂה" (asah) means to do or make, indicating that the Israelites took deliberate action based on Moses' instructions. This obedience is crucial, as it reflects their trust in God's promises and His appointed leader.

and asked the Egyptians
The act of asking, from the Hebrew "שָׁאַל" (sha'al), implies a request rather than a demand. This is significant because it shows the Israelites' reliance on God's favor rather than their own strength. Historically, this request is a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would leave Egypt with great possessions (Genesis 15:14).

for articles of silver and gold
These items, "כְּלֵי כֶּסֶף וּכְלֵי זָהָב" (klei kesef u'klei zahav), were valuable commodities in ancient times, symbolizing wealth and divine provision. The acquisition of these articles not only provided material wealth but also served as a form of recompense for the years of slavery. It also foreshadows the use of these materials in the construction of the Tabernacle, a place of worship for the Israelites.

and for clothing
Clothing, "שִׂמְלָה" (simlah), in the ancient Near East was a sign of status and provision. The request for clothing indicates a need for basic necessities as well as a preparation for the journey ahead. This provision by the Egyptians can be seen as an act of God's grace, ensuring that His people were equipped for their exodus from Egypt.

(35) They borrowed.--See the comment on Exodus 3:22.

Verse 35. - The children of Israel did according to the word of Moses. See above, Exodus 11:2. They borrowed. On this mistranslation, see the comment upon Exodus 3:22. It is plain that the gold and silver articles and the raiment, were free-will gifts, which the Egyptians never expected to see again, and which the Hebrews asked and took, but in no sense "borrowed." Hengstenberg and Kurtz have shown clearly that the primary meaning of the words translated "borrowed" and "lent," is "asked" and "granted," and that the sense of "borrowing" and "lending" is only to be assigned them when it is required by the context.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Furthermore, the Israelites
וּבְנֵי־ (ū·ḇə·nê-)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

acted
עָשׂ֖וּ (‘ā·śū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 6213: To do, make

on Moses’
מֹשֶׁ֑ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

word
כִּדְבַ֣ר (kiḏ·ḇar)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

and asked
וַֽיִּשְׁאֲלוּ֙ (way·yiš·’ă·lū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7592: To inquire, to request, to demand

the Egyptians
מִמִּצְרַ֔יִם (mim·miṣ·ra·yim)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4713: Egyptian -- inhabitant of Egypt

for articles
כְּלֵי־ (kə·lê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

of silver
כֶ֛סֶף (ḵe·sep̄)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

and
וּכְלֵ֥י (ū·ḵə·lê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

gold,
זָהָ֖ב (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

and for clothing.
וּשְׂמָלֹֽת׃ (ū·śə·mā·lōṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 8071: A dress, a mantle


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