Exodus 3:21

21 “And I will make the Egyptians favorably disposed toward this people, so that when you leave you will not go empty-handed.

Exodus 3:21 in Other Translations

KJV
21 And I will give this people favour in the sight of the Egyptians: and it shall come to pass, that, when ye go, ye shall not go empty:
ESV
21 And I will give this people favor in the sight of the Egyptians; and when you go, you shall not go empty,
NLT
21 And I will cause the Egyptians to look favorably on you. They will give you gifts when you go so you will not leave empty-handed.
MSG
21 I'll see to it that this people get a hearty send-off by the Egyptians - when you leave, you won't leave empty-handed!
CSB
21 And I will give this people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that when you go, you will not go empty-handed.

Exodus 3:21 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 3:21

And I will give this people favour in the sight of the
Egyptians
That is, give the Israelites favour in their sight, a little before their departure, who should be ready to do anything for them, or bestow anything upon them; or however lend them what they would desire, being glad to be at peace with them, or get rid of them, for whose sakes they would perceive all those sore calamities came upon them, they were distressed with: and it shall come to pass, that when ye go, ye shall not go empty;
destitute of what was necessary for them, but even with great substance, as was foretold by Abraham they should, and which prophecy was now about to be fulfilled, ( Genesis 15:14 ) .

Exodus 3:21 In-Context

19 But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless a mighty hand compels him.
20 So I will stretch out my hand and strike the Egyptians with all the wonders that I will perform among them. After that, he will let you go.
21 “And I will make the Egyptians favorably disposed toward this people, so that when you leave you will not go empty-handed.
22 Every woman is to ask her neighbor and any woman living in her house for articles of silver and gold and for clothing, which you will put on your sons and daughters. And so you will plunder the Egyptians.”

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Genesis 39:21; Exodus 12:36
  • 2. Exodus 11:2; 2 Chronicles 30:9; Nehemiah 1:11; Psalms 105:37; Psalms 106:46; Jeremiah 42:12
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