And the LORD gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh’s servants, and in the sight of the people.
And the LORD made the Egyptians look favorably on the Israelites. Also, Moses had become highly respected throughout Egypt - both Pharaoh's officials and the Egyptian people regarded him as a great man.
God caused the Egyptians to respect and favor the Israelites, and Moses had gained great honor and influence throughout Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, this verse occurs during the Israelites' enslavement in Egypt, as God prepared to deliver them through a series of plagues sent upon Pharaoh and the Egyptians. Moses, as God's chosen leader, had been confronting Pharaoh, and this favor from the Egyptians was a divine setup to ensure the Israelites could leave with provisions, fulfilling God's earlier promises to Abraham. It highlights God's sovereignty in turning the hearts of oppressors to benefit His people just before the final plague.
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