Exodus 11:2

Speak now in the ears of the people, and let every man borrow of his neighbour, and every woman of her neighbour, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold.

Cross-references

Exodus 3:22 Parallel

Exodus 3:22 contains the original command to ask for silver and gold — this verse repeats that instruction just before the exodus.

Exodus 12:35 Prophetic fulfillment

Exodus 12:35 records the Israelites obeying this command, borrowing jewels from Egyptians.

Exodus 12:36 Prophetic fulfillment

Exodus 12:36 adds that the Egyptians lent willingly and Israel spoiled them, fulfilling this command.

Exodus 32:2–4 Historical context

Exodus 32:2-4 shows the same gold from Egypt being used to make the golden calf, revealing tragic misuse of God's provision.

Exodus 32:24 Historical context

Exodus 32:24 recounts how the gold from Egypt was fashioned into the calf, directly linking the plunder to Israel's idolatry.

Exodus 35:22 Historical context

Exodus 35:22 records Israelites willingly giving gold from Egypt for the tabernacle—a redeeming use of the same wealth.

Psalm 105:37 recounts Israel's Exodus with silver and gold, directly echoing the outcome of this command.

Job 27:17 Parallel

Job 27:17 says the just will wear the wicked's raiment and divide silver—a principle illustrated by Israel's spoiling.

Proverbs 13:22 states the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just, exemplified by Israel plundering Egypt.

Ezekiel 16:10-13 describes God adorning Israel with gold and silver—a figurative parallel to the wealth given at the exodus.

Haggai 2:8 Related theme

Haggai 2:8 declares God owns the silver and gold, showing the wealth Israelites took from Egypt was ultimately His.