Bible Commentary

Now the sojourning of the children of Israel, who dwelt in Egypt, [was] four hundred and thirty years. 40. four hundred and thirty years ] cf. the round number 400 in Gen 15:13 (hence Act 7:6, Jos. Ant. ii. 9.1, BJ. v. 9. 4). Whether it is historically correct is more than we can say: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 12:40”

And they baked unleavened cakes of the dough which they brought forth out of Egypt, for it was not leavened; because they were thrust out of Egypt, and could not tarry, neither had they prepared for themselves any victual. 39. Cf. v. 34; and for unleavened cakes see on v. 8. Here, however, there is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 12:39”

And a mixed multitude went up also with them; and flocks, and herds, [even] very much cattle. 38 . a great mixed multitude ] cf. Num 11:4 (the Heb. word different). Non-Israelites (cf. the same word in Neh 13:3) of various kinds are meant: e.g. Egyptians who had intermarried with Israelites (cf. Lev 24:10), other … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 12:38”

And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot [that were] men, beside children. 37. journeyed ] lit. plucked up (viz. tent-pegs), a metaphor from breaking up camp. So regularly, as Exo 13:20, Exo 16:1, &c. Ra‘meses ] Very possibly (p. 4) Tell er-Rebeh, 10 m. W. of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 12:37”

And the LORD gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they lent unto them [such things as they required]. And they spoiled the Egyptians. 36. let them have ] lit. let them ask (viz. successfully), i.e. granted them, let them have, not necessarily ‘lent’ them. So Exo 1Sa 1:28 (lit. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 12:36”

And the children of Israel did according to the word of Moses; and they borrowed of the Egyptians jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment: 35. did &c.] had done , and asked, before viz. the events just narrated ( vv. 29 34). Cf. Exo 11:3. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 12:35”

And the people took their dough before it was leavened, their kneading troughs being bound up in their clothes upon their shoulders. 34. The people had not time to leaven their dough, but took it with them before it was leavened. The notice, taken in conjunction with the one in v. 39, is evidently intended … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 12:34”

And the Egyptians were urgent upon the people, that they might send them out of the land in haste; for they said, We [be] all dead [men]. 33. We be all dead men ] cf. (though the terms are milder) Exo 10:7. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Exo 12:33; Exo 12:35 The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 12:33”

Also take your flocks and your herds, as ye have said, and be gone; and bless me also. 32. as ye have said ] See Exo 10:9; Exo 10:26 (J). and bless me also ] viz. at the festival which you are about to hold: include me as well as yourselves in the blessings which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 12:32”

And he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, Rise up, [and] get you forth from among my people, both ye and the children of Israel; and go, serve the LORD, as ye have said. 31. as ye have said ] Exo 3:18, Exo 5:3, Exo 7:16 (all J). It seems therefore (Di.) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 12:31”