Egypt was glad when they departed: for the fear of them fell upon them.
Parallel translations
- WEB Egypt was glad when they departed, for the fear of them had fallen on them.
- BSB Egypt was glad when they departed, for the dread of Israel had fallen on them.
- NKJV Egypt was glad when they departed, For the fear of them had fallen upon them.
- NASB Egypt was glad when they departed, For the dread of them had fallen upon the Egyptians.
- NLT Egypt was glad when they were gone, for they feared them greatly.
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Quick answer
Egypt was glad to see Israel leave, gripped by dread of them. It matters because God turned His people's oppressors into those who feared them.
Overview
After the plagues, the Egyptians urged Israel to depart and feared further calamity (Exodus 12:33). The dread that fell on Egypt was the dread of Israel's God. The Lord so vindicated His people that their former masters were relieved to let them go, a complete reversal accomplished by His mighty hand.
Cross-references & the web
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- Exod 12:33And the Egyptians were urgent upon the people, that they might send them out of the land in haste; for they said, We be all dead men.
- Exod 15:16Fear and dread shall fall upon them; by the greatness of thine arm they shall be as still as a stone; till thy people pass over, O LORD, till the people pass over, which thou hast purchased.
- Josh 2:9And she said unto the men, I know that the LORD hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you.
- Gen 35:5And they journeyed: and the terror of God was upon the cities that were round about them, and they did not pursue after the sons of Jacob.
- Exod 10:7And Pharaoh’s servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed?
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