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Exodus 12:38

Exodus 12:38
And a mixed multitude went up also with them; and flocks, and herds, even very much cattle.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Now the sojourning of the children of Israel, who dwelt in Egypt,.... The Septuagint version adds, "and in the land of Canaan"; and the Samaritan version is,"the sojourning of the children of Israel,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

A mixed multitude - Probably remains of the old Semitic population, whether first brought into the district by the Hyksos or not is uncertain. As natural objects of suspicion and dislike to the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Exodus 12:37-42

Here is the departure of the children of Israel out of Egypt; having obtained their dismission, they set forward without delay, and did not defer to a more convenient season. Pharaoh was now in a good…

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