Exodus 3:21-22

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Exodus 3

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21 I will give this people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, and it will happen that when you go, you shall not go empty-handed. 22 But every woman shall ask of her neighbor, and of her who visits her house, jewels of silver, jewels of gold, and clothing. You shall put them on your sons, and on your daughters. You shall plunder the Egyptians.” Exodus 3:21-22WEB

Classification

The Command/Principle

This passage contains a positive command, with immediate application, directed toward the women of Israel through Moses: "every woman shall ask of her neighbor, and of her that sojourneth in her house, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment: and ye shall put them upon your sons, and upon your daughters; and ye shall despoil the Egyptians."

This command is part of God's description of his plan for Israel's liberation from Egypt.

Categories

This command is part of the Principles and Definitions, aiding in our understanding of Slavery and Plunder.

Fulfillment

The command is fulfilled by the women of Israel on their way out of Egypt (Exodus 12:35-36).

Topics

This principle has direct relevance to an understanding of the following topics:

Notes on Interpretation/Application