Exodus 3:22 Every woman shall ask her neighbor and any woman staying in her house for silver and gold jewelry and clothing, and you will put them on your sons and daughters. So you will plunder the Egyptians."

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New International Version
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.”

New Living Translation
Every Israelite woman will ask for articles of silver and gold and fine clothing from her Egyptian neighbors and from the foreign women in their houses. You will dress your sons and daughters with these, stripping the Egyptians of their wealth.”

English Standard Version
but each woman shall ask of her neighbor, and any woman who lives in her house, for silver and gold jewelry, and for clothing. You shall put them on your sons and on your daughters. So you shall plunder the Egyptians.”

Berean Standard Bible
Every woman shall ask her neighbor and any woman staying in her house for silver and gold jewelry and clothing, and you will put them on your sons and daughters. So you will plunder the Egyptians.”

King James Bible
But every woman shall borrow of her neighbour, 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 spoil the Egyptians.

New King James Version
But every woman shall ask of her neighbor, namely, of her who dwells near her house, articles of silver, articles of gold, and clothing; and you shall put them on your sons and on your daughters. So you shall plunder the Egyptians.”

New American Standard Bible
But every woman shall ask her neighbor and the woman who lives in her house for articles of silver and articles of gold, and clothing; and you will put them on your sons and daughters. So you will plunder the Egyptians.”

NASB 1995
“But every woman shall ask of her neighbor and the woman who lives in her house, articles of silver and articles of gold, and clothing; and you will put them on your sons and daughters. Thus you will plunder the Egyptians.”

NASB 1977
“But every woman shall ask of her neighbor and the woman who lives in her house, articles of silver and articles of gold, and clothing; and you will put them on your sons and daughters. Thus you will plunder the Egyptians.”

Legacy Standard Bible
But every woman shall ask of her neighbor and of the woman who lives in her house, for articles of silver and articles of gold, and clothing; and you will put them on your sons and daughters. Thus you will plunder the Egyptians.”

Amplified Bible
But every woman shall [insistently] ask her neighbor and any woman who lives in her house, for articles of silver and articles of gold, and clothing; and you shall put them on your sons and daughters. In this way you are to plunder the Egyptians [leaving bondage with great possessions that are rightfully yours].”

Christian Standard Bible
Each woman will ask her neighbor and any woman staying in her house for silver and gold jewelry, and clothing, and you will put them on your sons and daughters. So you will plunder the Egyptians.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Each woman will ask her neighbor and any woman staying in her house for silver and gold jewelry, and clothing, and you will put them on your sons and daughters. So you will plunder the Egyptians.”

American Standard Version
But 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.

Contemporary English Version
Every Israelite woman will go to her Egyptian neighbors or to any Egyptian woman living with them and ask them for gold and silver jewelry and for their finest clothes. The Egyptians will give them to you, and you will put these fine things on your sons and daughters. Carry all this away when you leave Egypt.

English Revised Version
but every woman shall ask of her neighbour, 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 spoil the Egyptians.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Every Hebrew woman should ask her Egyptian neighbor and any woman living in her home for silver and gold jewelry and for clothes. Put them on your sons and daughters. This way you will strip Egypt of its wealth."

Good News Translation
Every Israelite woman will go to her Egyptian neighbors and to any Egyptian woman living in her house and will ask for clothing and for gold and silver jewelry. The Israelites will put these things on their sons and daughters and carry away the wealth of the Egyptians."

International Standard Version
Each woman is to ask her neighbor or any foreign woman in her house for articles of gold and for clothing, and use them to clothe your sons and daughters. You will plunder the Egyptians."

Majority Standard Bible
Every woman shall ask her neighbor and any woman staying in her house for silver and gold jewelry and clothing, and you will put them on your sons and daughters. So you will plunder the Egyptians.”

NET Bible
Every woman will ask her neighbor and the one who happens to be staying in her house for items of silver and gold and for clothing. You will put these articles on your sons and daughters--thus you will plunder Egypt!"

New Heart English Bible
But every woman shall ask of her neighbor, and of her who visits her house, articles of silver and articles of gold, and clothing; and you shall put them on your sons, and on your daughters. So you shall plunder the Egyptians.

Webster's Bible Translation
But every woman shall borrow of her neighbor, and of her that dwelleth 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 spoil the Egyptians.

World English Bible
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.”

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and [every] woman has asked from her neighbor, and from her who is sojourning in her house, [for] vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and garments, and you have put [them] on your sons and on your daughters, and have spoiled the Egyptians.”

Young's Literal Translation
and every woman hath asked from her neighbour, and from her who is sojourning in her house, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and garments, and ye have put them on your sons and on your daughters, and have spoiled the Egyptians.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And a woman asked of her neighbor, and of her sojourning in her house, vessels of silver and vessels of gold, and clothing; and put upon your sons and upon your daughters; and ye stripped the Egyptians.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
But every woman shall ask of her neighbour, and of her that is in her house, vessels of silver and of gold, and raiment: and you shall put them on your sons and daughters, and shall spoil Egypt.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But every woman shall ask of her neighbor and of her hostess vessels of silver and of gold, as well as garments. And you shall set them upon your sons and daughters, and you shall despoil Egypt.”

New American Bible
Every woman will ask her neighbor and the resident alien in her house for silver and gold articles and for clothing, and you will put them on your sons and daughters. So you will plunder the Egyptians.

New Revised Standard Version
each woman shall ask her neighbor and any woman living in the neighbor’s house for jewelry of silver and of gold, and clothing, and you shall put them on your sons and on your daughters; and so you shall plunder the Egyptians.”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
But every woman shall borrow of her neighbor and of her that sojourns in her house, jewels of silver and jewels of gold and clothes; and you shall put them on your sons, and on your daughters; and you shall despoil the Egyptians.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
A woman shall ask for a vessel of gold and a vessel of silver and garments from her neighbor and from the foreign woman in her house, and clothe your sons and your daughters and empty the Egyptians.”

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
but every woman shall ask of her neighbour, 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 spoil the Egyptians.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But every woman shall ask of her neighbour and fellow lodger, articles of gold and silver, and apparel; and ye shall put them upon your sons and upon your daughters, - and spoil ye the Egyptians.

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Context

Moses at the Burning Bush
…21And I will grant this people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that when you leave, you will not go away empty-handed. 22Every woman shall ask her neighbor and any woman staying in her house for silver and gold jewelry and clothing, and you will put them on your sons and daughters. So you will plunder the Egyptians.”

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Cross References

Genesis 15:14
But I will judge the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will depart with many possessions.

Genesis 31:9
Thus God has taken away your father’s livestock and given them to me.

Genesis 31:16
Surely all the wealth that God has taken away from our father belongs to us and to our children. So do whatever God has told you.”

Genesis 45:20-22
But pay no regard to your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’” / So the sons of Israel did as they were told. Joseph gave them wagons as Pharaoh had instructed, and he also gave them provisions for their journey. / He gave new garments to each of them, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred shekels of silver and five sets of clothes.

Genesis 46:34
you are to say, ‘Your servants have raised livestock ever since our youth—both we and our fathers.’ Then you will be allowed to settle in the land of Goshen, since all shepherds are detestable to the Egyptians.”

Genesis 47:6
the land of Egypt is before you; settle your father and brothers in the best part of the land. They may dwell in the land of Goshen. And if you know of any talented men among them, put them in charge of my own livestock.”

Genesis 47:27
Now the Israelites settled in the land of Egypt, in the region of Goshen. They acquired property there and became fruitful and increased greatly in number.

Genesis 50:20
As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.

Deuteronomy 15:13-14
And when you release him, do not send him away empty-handed. / You are to furnish him liberally from your flock, your threshing floor, and your winepress. You shall give to him as the LORD your God has blessed you.

Deuteronomy 23:24-25
When you enter your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat your fill of grapes, but you must not put any in your basket. / When you enter your neighbor’s grainfield, you may pluck the heads of grain with your hand, but you must not put a sickle to your neighbor’s grain.

1 Samuel 2:8
He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world.

2 Kings 8:6
When the king asked the woman, she confirmed it. So the king appointed for her an officer, saying, “Restore all that was hers, along with all the proceeds of the field from the day that she left the country until now.”

Psalm 105:37
He brought Israel out with silver and gold, and none among His tribes stumbled.

Proverbs 13:22
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.

Isaiah 60:5-6
Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you. / Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.

Treasury of Scripture

But every woman shall borrow of her neighbor, and of her that sojournes in her house, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment: and you shall put them on your sons, and on your daughters; and you shall spoil the Egyptians.

but.

Exodus 11:2
Speak now in the ears of the people, and let every man borrow of his neighbour, and every woman of her neighbour, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold.

Exodus 12:35,36
And the children of Israel did according to the word of Moses; and they borrowed of the Egyptians jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment: …

Genesis 15:14
And also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance.

borrow.

Job 27:16,17
Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as the clay; …

Proverbs 13:22
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

Isaiah 33:1
Woe to thee that spoilest, and thou wast not spoiled; and dealest treacherously, and they dealt not treacherously with thee! when thou shalt cease to spoil, thou shalt be spoiled; and when thou shalt make an end to deal treacherously, they shall deal treacherously with thee.

the Egyptians.

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Exodus 3

1. Moses keeps Jethro's flock.
2. God appears to him in a burning bush.
9. He sends him to deliver Israel.
13. The name of God.
15. His message to Israel, and Pharaoh, whose opposition is foretold.
20. He is assured of Israel's deliverance.

Berean Study Bible

But every woman shall ask of her neighbor and any woman staying in her house
This phrase sets the stage for the Israelites' departure from Egypt, highlighting the role of women in this pivotal moment. The Hebrew word for "ask" (שָׁאַל, sha'al) implies a request or demand, suggesting a boldness and assertiveness that God commands. This is not a mere suggestion but a divine directive, indicating God's sovereignty and the fulfillment of His promise to Abraham that his descendants would leave their place of bondage with great possessions (Genesis 15:14). The mention of "neighbor" and "any woman staying in her house" underscores the communal and relational aspect of this act, reflecting the interconnectedness of the Israelite community and their Egyptian counterparts. It also hints at the social dynamics of the time, where women often interacted within domestic spheres, making this request both practical and strategic.

articles of silver and gold, and clothing
The "articles of silver and gold" symbolize wealth and divine provision. In the ancient Near East, silver and gold were not only measures of wealth but also held religious significance, often used in temple offerings and idol creation. Here, they represent God's justice and recompense for the years of slavery and oppression. The "clothing" signifies dignity and identity, essential for a people about to embark on a journey to freedom. Clothing in biblical times was a marker of status and identity, and receiving these garments from the Egyptians can be seen as a restoration of the Israelites' dignity and a preparation for their new identity as God's chosen people.

and you will put them on your sons and daughters
This phrase emphasizes the generational impact of God's deliverance. The act of putting these items on their "sons and daughters" signifies the transfer of wealth and blessing to the next generation. It is a tangible reminder of God's faithfulness and the hope for a future free from bondage. In a broader biblical context, this act can be seen as a precursor to the inheritance laws and the importance of passing down faith and blessings to future generations, as seen throughout the Old Testament.

So you will plunder the Egyptians
The term "plunder" (נָצַל, natsal) is often associated with victory in battle, yet here it is achieved without conflict, highlighting God's power and the fulfillment of His promise. This act of plundering is not theft but a divinely ordained transfer of wealth, a reversal of the Egyptians' exploitation of the Israelites. It serves as a powerful testament to God's justice and His ability to turn the tables in favor of His people. Historically, this event marks a significant shift in the Israelites' status, from slaves to a people equipped for their journey to the Promised Land, underscoring the theme of redemption and divine provision that runs throughout the Exodus narrative.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(22) Every woman shall borrow.--Rather, shall ask (???????, LXX.; postulabit, Vulg.). That there was really no pretence of "borrowing," appears from Exodus 12:33-36, where we find that the "jewels" were not asked for until the very moment of departure, when the Israelites were being "thrust forth," and the people were urgent on them to be gone, certainly neither expecting nor wishing to see them again. Asking for presents is a common practice in the East, and persons who were quitting their homes to set out on a long journey through a strange country would have abundant excuse, if any had been needed, for soliciting aid from their rich neighbours.

Of her neighbour.--Egyptians were mingled with the Israelites in Goshen, as we see by Exodus 2:3.

Of her that sojourneth in her house.--Rosenmller supposes that Egyptians who rented houses which belonged to the Hebrews are intended; but the expression used is more suitable to lodgers or visitors, (Comp. Job 19:15.)

Upon your sons.--The Egyptian men of the Rameside period wore gold and silver ornaments almost as freely as the women. Their ornaments included armlets, bracelets, anklets, and collars.

Ye shall spoil, i.e., It shall be as if ye had conquered the Egyptians, and spoiled them. Compare the promise made to Abraham (Genesis 15, 14); and for the fulfilment, see below (Exodus 12:35-36). . . .

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 22. - Borrow. The Hebrew word means simply "ask" (αἰτήσει, LXX.; postula-bit, Vulg.). Of her neighbours. The intermixture to some extent of the Egyptians with the Hebrews in Goshen is here again implied, as in chs. 1. and 2. And of her that sojourneth in her house. Some of the Israelites, it would seem, took in Egyptian lodgers superior to them in wealth and rank. This implies more friendly feeling between the two nations than we should have expected; but it is quite natural that, after their long stay in Egypt, the Hebrews should have made a certain number of the Egyptians their friends.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Every
אִשָּׁ֤ה (’iš·šāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female

woman shall ask
וְשָׁאֲלָ֨ה (wə·šā·’ă·lāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 7592: To inquire, to request, to demand

her neighbor
מִשְּׁכֶנְתָּהּ֙ (miš·šə·ḵen·tāh)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 7934: A resident, a fellow-citizen

and any woman staying
וּמִגָּרַ֣ת (ū·mig·gā·raṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular construct
Strong's 1481: To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility

in her house
בֵּיתָ֔הּ (bê·ṯāh)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1004: A house

for silver
כֶ֛סֶף (ḵe·sep̄)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

and gold
זָהָ֖ב (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

jewelry
כְּלֵי־ (kə·lê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

and clothing,
וּשְׂמָלֹ֑ת (ū·śə·mā·lōṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 8071: A dress, a mantle

and you will put
וְשַׂמְתֶּ֗ם (wə·śam·tem)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set

them on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

your sons
בְּנֵיכֶם֙ (bə·nê·ḵem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 1121: A son

and daughters.
בְּנֹ֣תֵיכֶ֔ם (bə·nō·ṯê·ḵem)
Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 1323: A daughter

So you will plunder
וְנִצַּלְתֶּ֖ם (wə·niṣ·ṣal·tem)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver

the Egyptians.”
מִצְרָֽיִם׃ (miṣ·rā·yim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4713: Egyptian -- inhabitant of Egypt

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