Exodus 12:35 web — The children of Israel did according to the word of Moses; and they asked of the Egyptians jewels of silver, and jewels…

World English Bible

"The children of Israel did according to the word of Moses; and they asked of the Egyptians jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and clothing."

— Exodus 12:35, World English Bible

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Exodus 12 — Context

32

Take both your flocks and your herds, as you have said, and be gone; and bless me also!"

33

The Egyptians were urgent with the people, to send them out of the land in haste, for they said, "We are all dead men."

34

The people took their dough before it was leavened, their kneading troughs being bound up in their clothes on their shoulders.

35

The children of Israel did according to the word of Moses; and they asked of the Egyptians jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and clothing.

36

Yahweh gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they let them have what they asked. They despoiled the Egyptians.

37

The children of Israel traveled from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot who were men, besides children.

38

A mixed multitude went up also with them, with flocks, herds, and even very much livestock.

Exodus 12:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 12:35 say?
Exodus 12:35 in the World English Bible reads: “The children of Israel did according to the word of Moses; and they asked of the Egyptians jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and clothing.”
Where is Exodus 12:35 in the Bible?
Exodus 12:35 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 12, verse 35.
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 12:35.
What translation should I read Exodus 12:35 in?
Exodus 12:35 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 12:35?
Exodus 12:35 reads (WEB): “The children of Israel did according to the word of Moses; and they asked of the Egyptians jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and clothing.” 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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