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Asking, Not Borrowing
Multiple commentators emphasize that the Hebrew word here means "to ask" or "to request," not "to borrow" with an intent to deceive. The Israelites were not tricking their neighbors. Instead, the Egyptians, in their terror and haste to see the Israelites leave, willingly gave them these valuable items.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 12:35
18th Century
Theologian
Borrowed - “Asked of.” See Exodus 3:22 note.
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 12:35
19th Century
Bishop
They borrowed. See the comment on Exodus 3:22.
John Gill
On Exodus 12:35
17th Century
Pastor
And the children of Israel did according to the word of Moses ,
&c.] (Exodus 3:22) ([Reference Exodus 11…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 12:29–36
17th Century
Minister
The Egyptians had been kept in anxiety and horror by the darkness for three days and nights; now their rest is broken by a far more terrible calami…