Exodus 3:20 net — So I will extend my hand and strike Egypt with all my wonders that I will do among them, and after that he will release…

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"So I will extend my hand and strike Egypt with all my wonders that I will do among them, and after that he will release you."

— Exodus 3:20, NET Bible

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Exodus 3 — Context

17

and I have promised that I will bring you up out of the affliction of Egypt to the land of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, to a land flowing with milk and honey.”’

18

“The elders will listen to you, and then you and the elders of Israel must go to the king of Egypt and tell him,‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has met with us. So now, let us go three days’ journey into the wilderness, so that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.’

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But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go, not even under force.

20

So I will extend my hand and strike Egypt with all my wonders that I will do among them, and after that he will release you.

21

“I will grant this people favor with the Egyptians, so that when you depart you will not leave empty-handed.

22

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!”

Exodus 3:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 3:20 say?
Exodus 3:20 in the NET Bible reads: “So I will extend my hand and strike Egypt with all my wonders that I will do among them, and after that he will release you.”
Where is Exodus 3:20 in the Bible?
Exodus 3:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 3, verse 20.
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 3:20.
What translation should I read Exodus 3:20 in?
Exodus 3:20 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 3:20?
Exodus 3:20 reads (NET): “So I will extend my hand and strike Egypt with all my wonders that I will do among them, and after that he will release you.” 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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