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Speak now in the ears of the people, and let them ask every man of his neighbor, and every woman of her neighbor, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold."
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"Ask," Not "Borrow"
Multiple commentators highlight that the Hebrew word here means "to ask," not "to borrow" in the modern sense of intending to return something. The Israelites were instructed to request these goods, not to deceive their neighbors. This was a direct command from God, making the action righteous.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Every man – In Exodus 3:22, only women were named; the command is more explicit when the time has come for its execution.
Borrow –…
19th Century
Anglican
Let every man borrow. —See the comment on Exodus 3:22. The directions to “ask” the Egyptians for presents are ex…
16th Century
Protestant
Speak now in the ears of the people. He repeats His command regarding the spoiling of the Egyptians, which was mentioned in the third chap…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Speak now in the ears of the people This cannot be understood of the whole body of the people being gathered togethe…
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