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people, that they ask, every man of his neighbor and every woman of her neighbor, for silver and gold jewelry.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now announce to the people that men and women alike should ask their neighbors for articles of silver and gold.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Speak now in the ears of the people, and let every man borrow of his neighbour, and every woman of her neighbour, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Speak now in the hearing of the people, and let every man ask from his neighbor and every woman from her neighbor, articles of silver and articles of gold.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Speak now so that the people hear, that each man is to ask of his neighbor, and each woman of her neighbor, articles of silver and articles of gold.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Speak now in the hearing of the people that each man ask from his neighbor and each woman from her neighbor for articles of silver and articles of gold.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Speak now in the hearing of the people that each man ask from his neighbor and each woman from her neighbor for articles of silver and articles of gold.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Speak now in the hearing of the people so that each man may ask from his neighbor and each woman from her neighbor for articles of silver and articles of gold.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Speak so that all of the people [of Israel] may hear, and tell every man to ask from his neighbor, and every woman to ask from her neighbor, articles of silver, and articles of gold.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now announce to the people that both men and women should ask their neighbors for silver and gold items.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now announce to the people that both men and women should ask their neighbors for silver and gold jewelry.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Speak now in the ears of the people, and let them ask every man of his neighbor, and every woman of her neighbor, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Now go and tell my people to ask their Egyptian neighbors for gold and silver jewelry. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Speak now in the ears of the people, and let them ask every man of his neighbour, and every woman of her neighbour, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Now announce to the people [of Israel] that each man and woman must ask the Egyptians for silver and gold jewelry."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Now speak to the people of Israel and tell all of them to ask their neighbors for gold and silver jewelry." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Tell the people that each man is to ask his neighbor and each woman her neighbor for articles of silver and gold."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Instruct the people that each man and each woman is to request from his or her neighbor items of silver and gold." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Speak now in the hearing of the people, and let them ask every man of his neighbor, and every woman of her neighbor, articles of silver and articles of gold, and clothing."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Speak now in the ears of the people, and let every man borrow of his neighbor, and every woman of her neighbor, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now announce to the people that men and women alike should ask their neighbors for articles of silver and gold.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Speak now in the ears of the people, and let every man ask of his neighbor, and every woman of her neighbor, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />now speak in the ears of the people, and they ask—each man from his neighbor, and each woman from her neighbor—[for] vessels of silver and vessels of gold.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> speak, I pray thee, in the ears of the people, and they ask -- each man from his neighbour, and each woman from her neighbour, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Speak now in the ears of the people; they shall ask each from his friend, and a woman from her friend, vessels of silver and vessels of gold.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Therefore thou shalt tell all the people that every man ask of his friend, and every woman of her neighbour, vessels of silver, and of gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, you will tell all the people to ask, a man of his friend, and a woman of her neighbor, for vessels of silver and of gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Instruct the people that every man is to ask his neighbor, and every woman her neighbor, for silver and gold articles and for clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Tell the people that every man is to ask his neighbor and every woman is to ask her neighbor for objects of silver and gold.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Speak now in the presence of the people that they ask every man of his neighbor, and every woman of her neighbor, jewels of silver and jewels of gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And say before the people that they shall ask, each man from his neighbor, and a woman from her neighbor, an article of silver and an article of gold.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Speak now in the ears of the people, and let them ask every man of his neighbour, and every woman of her neighbour, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Speak therefore secretly in the ears of the people, and let every one ask of his neighbour jewels of silver and gold, and raiment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/11-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=2592" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/11.htm">The Plague on the Firstborn Foretold</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Then the LORD said to Moses, “I will bring upon Pharaoh and Egypt one more plague. After that, he will allow you to leave this place. And when he lets you go, he will drive you out completely. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">Now</a> <a href="/hebrew/241.htm" title="241: bə·’ā·zə·nê (Prep-b:: N-fdc) -- An ear. From 'azan; broadness. I.e. the ear."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: dab·ber- (V-Piel-Imp-ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">announce</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">to the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">that men</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: mê·’êṯ (Prep-m:: DirObjM) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7453.htm" title="7453: rê·‘ê·hū (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Friend, companion, fellow. Or reya2; from ra'ah; an associate."></a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: wə·’iš·šāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">and women alike</a> <a href="/hebrew/7592.htm" title="7592: wə·yiš·’ă·lū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3mp) -- To ask, inquire. Or shael; a primitive root; to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand.">should ask</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: mê·’êṯ (Prep-m:: DirObjM) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7468.htm" title="7468: rə·‘ū·ṯāh (N-fsc:: 3fs) -- Fellow (woman). From ra'ah in the sense of rea'; a female associate; generally an additional one.">their neighbors</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: kə·lê- (N-mpc) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus.">for articles</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: ḵe·sep̄ (N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">of silver</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: ū·ḵə·lê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: zā·hāḇ (N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">and gold.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>And the LORD gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover, Moses himself was highly regarded in Egypt by Pharaoh’s officials and by the people.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/15-14.htm">Genesis 15:14</a></span><br />But I will judge the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will depart with many possessions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/3-21.htm">Exodus 3:21-22</a></span><br />And I will grant this people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that when you leave, you will not go away empty-handed. / Every woman shall ask her neighbor and any woman staying in her house for silver and gold jewelry and clothing, and you will put them on your sons and daughters. So you will plunder the Egyptians.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-35.htm">Exodus 12:35-36</a></span><br />Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing. / And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/15-12.htm">Deuteronomy 15:12-14</a></span><br />If a fellow Hebrew, a man or a woman, is sold to you and serves you six years, then in the seventh year you must set him free. / And when you release him, do not send him away empty-handed. / You are to furnish him liberally from your flock, your threshing floor, and your winepress. You shall give to him as the LORD your God has blessed you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-37.htm">Psalm 105:37</a></span><br />He brought Israel out with silver and gold, and none among His tribes stumbled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-22.htm">Proverbs 13:22</a></span><br />A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-5.htm">Isaiah 60:5-6</a></span><br />Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you. / Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-6.htm">Isaiah 61:6</a></span><br />But you will be called the priests of the LORD; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will feed on the wealth of nations, and you will boast in their riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/39-10.htm">Ezekiel 39:10</a></span><br />They will not gather wood from the countryside or cut it from the forests, for they will use the weapons for fuel. They will loot those who looted them and plunder those who plundered them, declares the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/14-14.htm">Zechariah 14:14</a></span><br />Judah will also fight at Jerusalem, and the wealth of all the surrounding nations will be collected—gold, silver, and apparel in great abundance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-6.htm">Acts 7:6-7</a></span><br />God told him that his descendants would be foreigners in a strange land, and that they would be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years. / ‘But I will punish the nation that enslaves them,’ God said, ‘and afterward they will come forth and worship Me in this place.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-17.htm">Acts 13:17</a></span><br />The God of the people of Israel chose our fathers. He made them into a great people during their stay in Egypt, and with an uplifted arm He led them out of that land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-17.htm">Romans 9:17</a></span><br />For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">2 Corinthians 8:9</a></span><br />For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-26.htm">Hebrews 11:26</a></span><br />He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Speak now in the ears of the people, and let every man borrow of his neighbor, and every woman of her neighbor, jewels of silver and jewels of gold.</p><p class="hdg">borrow</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/3-22.htm">Exodus 3:22</a></b></br> But every woman shall borrow of her neighbour, and of her that sojourneth in her house, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment: and ye shall put <i>them</i> upon your sons, and upon your daughters; and ye shall spoil the Egyptians.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/12-1.htm">Exodus 12:1,2,35,36</a></b></br> And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/31-9.htm">Genesis 31:9</a></b></br> Thus God hath taken away the cattle of your father, and given <i>them</i> to me.</p><p class="hdg">jewels</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/32-2.htm">Exodus 32:2-4,24</a></b></br> And Aaron said unto them, Break off the golden earrings, which <i>are</i> in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring <i>them</i> unto me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/35-22.htm">Exodus 35:22</a></b></br> And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing hearted, <i>and</i> brought bracelets, and earrings, and rings, and tablets, all jewels of gold: and every man that offered <i>offered</i> an offering of gold unto the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/16-10.htm">Ezekiel 16:10-13</a></b></br> I clothed thee also with broidered work, and shod thee with badgers' skin, and I girded thee about with fine linen, and I covered thee with silk… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/18-25.htm">Alike</a> <a href="/exodus/3-22.htm">Articles</a> <a href="/exodus/3-22.htm">Borrow</a> <a href="/exodus/10-2.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/exodus/3-22.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/10-2.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/exodus/3-22.htm">Jewelry</a> <a href="/exodus/3-22.htm">Jewels</a> <a href="/exodus/3-22.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/john/9-8.htm">Neighbors</a> <a href="/exodus/3-22.htm">Neighbour</a> <a href="/exodus/7-6.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/genesis/24-53.htm">Ornaments</a> <a href="/exodus/3-22.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/exodus/9-1.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/mark/7-4.htm">Utensils</a> <a href="/exodus/7-19.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/exodus/10-24.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/7-10.htm">Alike</a> <a href="/exodus/12-35.htm">Articles</a> <a href="/exodus/22-14.htm">Borrow</a> <a href="/exodus/16-7.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/exodus/12-35.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/15-14.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/exodus/12-35.htm">Jewelry</a> <a href="/exodus/12-35.htm">Jewels</a> <a href="/exodus/12-4.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/joshua/9-16.htm">Neighbors</a> <a href="/exodus/12-4.htm">Neighbour</a> <a href="/exodus/12-28.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/exodus/12-35.htm">Ornaments</a> <a href="/exodus/12-35.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/exodus/12-3.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/exodus/25-9.htm">Utensils</a> <a href="/exodus/12-35.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/exodus/12-37.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/11-1.htm">God's message to the Israelites to borrow jewels of their neighbors</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/11-4.htm">Moses threatens Pharaoh with the death the firstborn</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It highlights the importance of communication between God and His chosen leader, and subsequently, between the leader and the people. This announcement is a divine command, underscoring the authority of God's word. The context is the impending final plague, which will lead to the Exodus, a pivotal event in Israelite history.<p><b>that men and women alike</b><br>The inclusion of both men and women signifies the collective participation of the entire Israelite community. It reflects the egalitarian aspect of God's instructions, where both genders are involved in the fulfillment of His plans. This also indicates the widespread impact of the upcoming events, affecting every individual within the community.<p><b>should ask their neighbors</b><br>The term "neighbors" refers to the Egyptians living alongside the Israelites. This request is significant as it demonstrates a reversal of roles; the Israelites, who were slaves, are now in a position to request valuable items from their Egyptian neighbors. This act is a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham in <a href="/genesis/15-14.htm">Genesis 15:14</a>, where He foretold that his descendants would leave their place of bondage with great possessions.<p><b>for articles of silver and gold.</b><br>Silver and gold were symbols of wealth and status in ancient cultures. The request for these items is not merely for material gain but serves a greater purpose in God's plan. These articles would later be used in the construction of the Tabernacle, as described in <a href="/exodus/25.htm">Exodus 25:1-8</a>, signifying their role in worship and the establishment of a covenant community. This act also represents a form of recompense for the years of slavery and oppression the Israelites endured in Egypt. Theologically, it prefigures the concept of divine justice and restitution.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. He is the one who conveys God's instructions to the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The descendants of Jacob, who are enslaved in Egypt and are about to be delivered by God's mighty hand.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_egyptians.htm">The Egyptians</a></b><br>The people of Egypt, who have enslaved the Israelites. They are about to experience the final plague, which will lead to the Israelites' release.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a></b><br>The ruler of Egypt, whose heart is hardened against letting the Israelites go, leading to the series of plagues.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_exodus.htm">The Exodus</a></b><br>The event of the Israelites' departure from Egypt, marking a significant moment of deliverance and fulfillment of God's promises.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>God had promised Abraham that his descendants would leave their place of bondage with great wealth. This verse shows the fulfillment of that promise, demonstrating God's faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_favor.htm">Divine Favor</a></b><br>The Israelites found favor in the eyes of the Egyptians, which was orchestrated by God. This teaches us that God can change hearts and situations to fulfill His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_the_journey.htm">Preparation for the Journey</a></b><br>The request for silver and gold was not just for wealth but for the resources needed for the journey and future worship. We should seek God's provision for our spiritual journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_instructions.htm">Obedience to God's Instructions</a></b><br>The Israelites were instructed to ask for these items. Their obedience was crucial in receiving God's provision. We must be attentive and obedient to God's guidance in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_they_take_egyptian_valuables.htm">Did they take valuables from the Egyptians?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_give_metals_to_israelites_in_conflict.htm">(Exodus 11:2–3) Why would Egyptians willingly give their precious metals to the Israelites if they were supposedly in conflict? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_lord's_oracle.htm">Did they take valuables from the Egyptians?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/would_egyptians_give_valuables_to_slaves.htm">Exodus 12:35–36 – How plausible is it that the Egyptians would voluntarily give away their valuables to departing slaves without resistance?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">Let every man borrow.</span>--See the comment on <a href="/exodus/3-22.htm" title="But every woman shall borrow of her neighbor, and of her that sojournes in her house, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment: and you shall put them on your sons, and on your daughters; and you shall spoil the Egyptians.">Exodus 3:22</a>. The directions <span class= "ital">to "</span>ask" the Egyptians for presents is extended here from the women alone to both women and men. Egyptian obduracy and Israelitish loss through some of the plagues may have caused the enlargement of the original instruction.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Every man... every woman</span>. In <a href="/exodus/3-22.htm">Exodus 3:22</a> only women had been mentioned. Now the terms of the direction were enlarged. It is worthy of notice that gold and silver ornaments - ear-rings, collars, armlets, bracelets, and anklets, were worn almost as much by the Egyptian men of the Rameside period as by the women. <span class="cmt_word">Borrow</span>. On this faulty translation, see the comment on Exodus 3:22. <span class="cmt_word">Jewels</span>. Literally, "articles." The word is one of a very wide meaning, and might include drinking-cups and other vessels; but from the statement in <a href="/exodus/3-22.htm">Exodus 3:22</a>, that they were to "put them on their sons and on their daughters" it is clear that personal ornaments are especially meant. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/11-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Now</span><br /><span class="heb">נָ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(nā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> </span><span class="str2">I pray', 'now', 'then'</span><br /><br /><span class="word">announce</span><br /><span class="heb">דַּבֶּר־</span> <span class="translit">(dab·ber-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the people</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that men</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֣ישׁ ׀</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and women alike</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאִשָּׁה֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’iš·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> </span><span class="str2">Woman, wife, female</span><br /><br /><span class="word">should ask their neighbors</span><br /><span class="heb">רְעוּתָ֔הּ</span> <span class="translit">(rə·‘ū·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7468.htm">Strong's 7468: </a> </span><span class="str2">A female associate, an additional one</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִשְׁאֲל֞וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yiš·’ă·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7592.htm">Strong's 7592: </a> </span><span class="str2">To inquire, to request, to demand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">articles</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּלֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(kə·lê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something prepared, any apparatus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of silver</span><br /><span class="heb">כֶ֖סֶף</span> <span class="translit">(ḵe·sep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> </span><span class="str2">Silver, money</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and gold.”</span><br /><span class="heb">זָהָֽב׃</span> <span class="translit">(zā·hāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/11-2.htm">Exodus 11:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/11-2.htm">Exodus 11:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/11-2.htm">Exodus 11:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/11-2.htm">Exodus 11:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/11-2.htm">Exodus 11:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/11-2.htm">Exodus 11:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/11-2.htm">Exodus 11:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/11-2.htm">Exodus 11:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/11-2.htm">Exodus 11:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/11-2.htm">Exodus 11:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/11-2.htm">OT Law: Exodus 11:2 Speak now in the ears (Exo. 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