Exodus 11:3
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.
Original Language Analysis
וַיִּתֵּ֧ן
gave
H5414
וַיִּתֵּ֧ן
gave
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
1 of 19
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
יְהוָ֛ה
And the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֛ה
And the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 19
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
3 of 19
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
חֵ֥ן
favour
H2580
חֵ֥ן
favour
Strong's:
H2580
Word #:
4 of 19
graciousness, i.e., subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)
הָעָֽם׃
of the people
H5971
הָעָֽם׃
of the people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
5 of 19
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
וּבְעֵינֵ֥י
and in the sight
H5869
וּבְעֵינֵ֥י
and in the sight
Strong's:
H5869
Word #:
6 of 19
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
גַּ֣ם׀
H1571
גַּ֣ם׀
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
8 of 19
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
הָאִ֣ישׁ
Moreover the man
H376
הָאִ֣ישׁ
Moreover the man
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
9 of 19
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
מְאֹד֙
was very
H3966
מְאֹד֙
was very
Strong's:
H3966
Word #:
12 of 19
properly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or
וּבְעֵינֵ֥י
and in the sight
H5869
וּבְעֵינֵ֥י
and in the sight
Strong's:
H5869
Word #:
15 of 19
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
Cross References
Exodus 12:36And the LORD gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they lent unto them such things as they required. And they spoiled the Egyptians.Exodus 3:21And 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:Isaiah 60:14The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet; and they shall call thee, The city of the LORD, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.Psalms 106:46He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.Genesis 39:21But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.Revelation 3:9Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.Acts 7:22And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.Deuteronomy 34:11In all the signs and the wonders, which the LORD sent him to do in the land of Egypt to Pharaoh, and to all his servants, and to all his land,2 Samuel 7:9And I was with thee whithersoever thou wentest, and have cut off all thine enemies out of thy sight, and have made thee a great name, like unto the name of the great men that are in the earth.Esther 9:4For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces: for this man Mordecai waxed greater and greater.
Historical Context
Ancient Near Eastern cultures valued reputation highly. God's granting favor demonstrates His ability to change human perception. Moses's greatness anticipates the greater prophet (Deut 18:15) whom Israel must hear.
Questions for Reflection
- How has God transformed your reputation from what you feared it would be?
- What does Moses's elevation teach about God vindicating His servants?
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Analysis & Commentary
The phrase 'the LORD gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians' reverses their earlier hatred. Moses himself 'was very great in the land of Egypt'—even Pharaoh's servants and people respect him. God transforms Moses from hunted fugitive to honored leader.