Exodus 3:21 bbe — And I will give this people grace in the eyes of the Egyptians, so that when you go out you will go out with your hands…

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"And I will give this people grace in the eyes of the Egyptians, so that when you go out you will go out with your hands full."

— Exodus 3:21, Bible in Basic English

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“And I will give this people favour in the sight of the Egyptians: and it shall come to pass, that, when ye go, ye shall not go empty:”
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“I will give this people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, and it will happen that when you go, you shall not go empty-handed.”
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Exodus 3 — Context

And they will give ear to your voice: and you, with the chiefs of Israel, will go to Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, and say to him, The Lord, the God of the Hebrews, has come to us: let us then go three days' journey into the waste land to make an offering to the Lord our God.

And I am certain that the king of Egypt will not let you go without being forced.

But I will put out my hand and overcome Egypt with all the wonders which I will do among them: and after that he will let you go.

And I will give this people grace in the eyes of the Egyptians, so that when you go out you will go out with your hands full.

For every woman will get from her neighbour and from the woman living in her house, ornaments of silver and gold, and clothing; and you will put them on your sons and your daughters; you will take the best of their goods from the Egyptians.

Exodus 3:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 3:21 say?

Exodus 3:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And I will give this people grace in the eyes of the Egyptians, so that when you go out you will go out with your hands full.”

Where is Exodus 3:21 in the Bible?

Exodus 3:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 3, verse 21.

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 3:21.

What translation should I read Exodus 3:21 in?

Exodus 3:21 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 3:21?

Exodus 3:21 reads (BBE): “And I will give this people grace in the eyes of the Egyptians, so that when you go out you will go out with your hands full.” 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.

Exodus 3:21 bbe — And I will give this people grace in the eyes of the Egyptians, so that when you go out you will go out with your hands…

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