Exodus 12:33 net — The Egyptians were urging the people on, in order to send them out of the land quickly, for they were saying,“We are al…

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"The Egyptians were urging the people on, in order to send them out of the land quickly, for they were saying,“We are all dead!”"

— Exodus 12:33, NET Bible

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Exodus 12 — Context

30

Pharaoh got up in the night, along with all his servants and all Egypt, and there was a great cry in Egypt, for there was no house in which there was not someone dead.

31

Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron in the night and said,“Get up, get out from among my people, both you and the Israelites! Go, serve the LORD as you have requested!

32

Also, take your flocks and your herds, just as you have requested, and leave. But bless me also.”

33

The Egyptians were urging the people on, in order to send them out of the land quickly, for they were saying,“We are all dead!”

34

So the people took their dough before the yeast was added, with their kneading troughs bound up in their clothing on their shoulders.

35

Now the Israelites had done as Moses told them– they had requested from the Egyptians silver and gold items and clothing.

36

The LORD gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, and they gave them whatever they wanted, and so they plundered Egypt.

Exodus 12:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 12:33 say?
Exodus 12:33 in the NET Bible reads: “The Egyptians were urging the people on, in order to send them out of the land quickly, for they were saying,“We are all dead!””
Where is Exodus 12:33 in the Bible?
Exodus 12:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 12, verse 33.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 12:33.
What translation should I read Exodus 12:33 in?
Exodus 12:33 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 12:33?
Exodus 12:33 reads (NET): “The Egyptians were urging the people on, in order to send them out of the land quickly, for they were saying,“We are all dead!”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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