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A Diverse Exodus
Commentators explain that the "mixed multitude" was a diverse group of non-Israelites who left with them. Their motivations varied: some may have been Egyptians impressed by God's miracles, others were foreigners escaping slavery, and some likely joined for personal reasons like marriage or to flee the devastated land.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 12:38
18th Century
Theologian
A mixed multitude - Probably remains of the old Semitic population, whether first brought into the district by the Hyksos or not is uncertai…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 12:38
19th Century
Bishop
A mixed multitude went up also with them. — Nothing is told to us of the component elements of this “mixed multitude.” We…
John Calvin
On Exodus 12:38
16th Century
Theologian
And a mixed multitude. Although Abraham possessed many servants, it is hardly probable that during the famine Jacob maintained any persons…
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John Gill
On Exodus 12:38
17th Century
Pastor
And a mixed multitude went up also with them
Some of these were Egyptians, and some of other nations that had reside…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 12:37–42
17th Century
Minister
The children of Israel set out without delay. A mixed multitude went with them. Some, perhaps, were willing to leave their country, devastated by p…