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 them upon your sons, and upon your daughters; and ye shall spoil the Egyptians.
Every woman should ask her neighbor and anyone living in her house for silver jewelry, gold jewelry, and clothing. You will put these things on your sons and daughters, and in this way you will take wealth from the Egyptians.
God is telling the Israelites that they will receive valuable gifts from their Egyptian neighbors when they leave, making up for all their years of unpaid slavery.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during God's call to Moses at the burning bush, where God is outlining His plan to free the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. The Israelites had worked without wages for generations, and this 'borrowing' would serve as back payment for their forced labor. Historically, departing workers or slaves would often receive parting gifts, making this a culturally understood practice.
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