And the LORD gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover, Moses himself was highly regarded in Egypt by Pharaoh’s officials and by the people.
Parallel translations
- WEB Yahweh gave the people favor 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.
- KJV 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.
- NKJV And the Lord gave the people favor 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.
- NASB And the Lord gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Furthermore, the man Moses himself was greatly esteemed in the land of Egypt, both in the sight of Pharaoh’s servants and in the sight of the people.
- NLT (Now the Lord had caused the Egyptians to look favorably on the people of Israel. And Moses was considered a very great man in the land of Egypt, respected by Pharaoh’s officials and the Egyptian people alike.)
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Quick answer
God gives Israel favor with the Egyptians, and Moses is held in great esteem. God moves Egyptian hearts to bless his people.
Overview
The favor granted to Israel and the high regard for Moses show God working providentially even among Egyptians. This favor secures the silver and gold for Israel's departure. It demonstrates that God can turn the hearts of an enemy nation toward his people. Moses' greatness in Egypt magnifies the God who sent and vindicated him.
Cross-references & the web
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- Exod 3:21And I will grant this people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that when you leave, you will not go away empty-handed.
- Exod 12:36And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians.
- Isa 60:14The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall facedown at your feet and call you the City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel.
- Ps 106:46He made them objects of compassion to all who held them captive.
- Gen 39:21the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.
- Rev 3:9Look at those who belong to the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews but are liars instead. I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and they will know that I love you.
- Esth 9:4For Mordecai exercised great power in the palace, and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful.
- Deut 34:11no prophet who did all the signs and wonders that the LORD sent Moses to do in the land of Egypt to Pharaoh and to all his officials and all his land,
- Acts 7:22So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action.
- 2 Sam 7:9I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like the greatest in the land.
- Gen 12:2I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.
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