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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.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Borrowed - “Asked of.” See Exodus 3:22 note.
19th Century
Anglican
They borrowed. See the comment on Exodus 3:22.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the children of Israel did according to the word of Moses , &c.] (Exodus 3:22) ([Reference Exodus 11…
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