What is the meaning of Exodus 12:33? “And in order to send them out of the land quickly” • God’s promise of swift deliverance is coming to pass (Exodus 6:1; Exodus 11:1). • The pace underscores Israel’s utter dependence on the Lord’s timing, not their own plans (Deuteronomy 16:3). • This haste explains why the bread was unleavened; there was no time for it to rise (Exodus 12:34, 39). • Psalm 105:37–38 later celebrates how Israel departed “with silver and gold” while Egypt rejoiced to see them go. “the Egyptians urged the people on” • Terror has replaced resistance; Egyptians now push Israel forward so judgment will cease (Exodus 10:7). • God turns former oppressors into those who facilitate His people’s exit, fulfilling Genesis 15:14. • The urging includes granting valuables, so Israel “plundered the Egyptians” by divine favor (Exodus 12:35–36). • This demonstrates the Lord’s supremacy over every human will (Proverbs 21:1). “For otherwise,” they said, “we are all going to die!” • The tenth plague’s devastation (Exodus 12:29–30) convinces Egypt that further delay means certain death. • Their confession unwittingly echoes God’s warning: refusal to let Israel go would bring complete ruin (Exodus 9:15). • Fear of God’s wrath finally outweighs fear of economic loss or national pride (Psalm 76:10). • The scene foreshadows a future day when every nation will acknowledge the Lord’s judgments (Revelation 6:15–17). summary Exodus 12:33 captures the climactic moment when God’s long-promised deliverance becomes undeniable reality. The Egyptians’ frantic haste, their urgent pleading, and their dread of further death all serve to highlight the Lord’s power, faithfulness, and sovereign control. Israel leaves quickly, enriched and protected, while Egypt’s own words bear witness that resisting God leads only to destruction. |
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