Exodus 3:22

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְשָֽׁאֲלָ֨ה

H7592

shall borrow

to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand

אִשָּׁ֤ה

H802

But every woman

a woman

מִשְּׁכֶנְתָּהּ֙

H7934

of her neighbour

a resident; by extension, a fellow-citizen

וּמִגָּרַ֣ת

H1481

and of her that sojourneth

properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e., sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place);

בֵּיתָ֔הּ

H1004

in her house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

וּכְלֵ֥י

H3627

and jewels

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

כֶ֛סֶף

H3701

of silver

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

וּכְלֵ֥י

H3627

and jewels

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

זָהָ֖ב

H2091

of gold

gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky

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וּשְׂמָלֹ֑ת

H8071

and raiment

a dress, especially a mantle

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וְשַׂמְתֶּ֗ם

H7760

and ye shall put

to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)

#12

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#13

בְּנֵיכֶם֙

H1121

them upon your sons

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#14

וְעַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#15

בְּנֹ֣תֵיכֶ֔ם

H1323

and upon your daughters

a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

#16

וְנִצַּלְתֶּ֖ם

H5337

and ye shall spoil

to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense

#17

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#18

מִצְרָֽיִם׃

H4714

the Egyptians

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Exodus Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?

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