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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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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 11:2
18th Century
Theologian
Every man – In Exodus 3:22, only women were named; the command is more explicit when the time has come for its execution.
Borrow –…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 11:2
19th Century
Bishop
Let every man borrow. —See the comment on Exodus 3:22. The directions to “ask” the Egyptians for presents are ex…
John Calvin
On Exodus 11:2
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Exodus 11:2
17th Century
Pastor
Speak now in the ears of the people
This cannot be understood of the whole body of the people being gathered togethe…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 11:1–3
17th Century
Minister
A secret revelation was made to Moses while he was in Pharaoh's presence, so that he might give warning of the last dreadful judgment before he dep…