Exodus 12:36 nasb — and the LORD had given the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they let them have their request. Thus t…

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"and the LORD had given the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they let them have their request. Thus they plundered the Egyptians."

— Exodus 12:36, NASB

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Exodus 12 — Context

33

The Egyptians urged the people, to send them out of the land in haste, for they said, "We will all be dead."

34

So the people took their dough before it was leavened, with their kneading bowls bound up in the clothes on their shoulders.

35

Now the sons of Israel had done according to the word of Moses, for they had requested from the Egyptians articles of silver and articles of gold, and clothing;

36

and the LORD had given the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they let them have their request. Thus they plundered the Egyptians.

37

Now the sons of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand men on foot, aside from children.

38

A mixed multitude also went up with them, along with flocks and herds, a very large number of livestock.

39

They baked the dough which they had brought out of Egypt into cakes of unleavened bread. For it had not become leavened, since they were driven out of Egypt and could not delay, nor had they prepared any provisions for themselves.

Exodus 12:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 12:36 say?
Exodus 12:36 in the NASB reads: “and the LORD had given the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they let them have their request. Thus they plundered the Egyptians.”
Where is Exodus 12:36 in the Bible?
Exodus 12:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 12, verse 36.
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 12:36.
What translation should I read Exodus 12:36 in?
Exodus 12:36 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 12:36?
Exodus 12:36 reads (NASB): “and the LORD had given the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they let them have their request. Thus they plundered the Egyptians.” 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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