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Exodus 12

Exodus 12:38

The Exodus Begins · Exodus 12:31–42
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Translations

Modern
And a mixed multitude also went up with them, along with great droves of livestock, both flocks and herds.
Traditional
And a mixed multitude went up also with them; and flocks, and herds, even very much cattle.
Literal
And a mixed multitude also went up with them, and flock and herd—very much livestock.
Latin
Sed et vulgus promiscuum innumerabile ascendit cum eis, oves et armenta et animantia diversi generis multa nimis.

Original

Hebrew
English
And a mixed multitude also went up with them, along with great droves of livestock, both flocks and herds.

Notes

Exodus 12:38

a mixed multitude: Some of these people later became unhappy and caused the Israelites to complain about their problems (see Numbers 11:4). We are not told why they joined the Israelites. Perhaps some trusted in the Lord because of the plagues. Others probably saw it as a chance for a better life elsewhere.

Exodus 12:31–14:31

The Lord delivered on his promises and rescued Israel, bringing them out of Egypt.

Events

Glossary

Aaron Book of Exodus Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Deuteronomy, Book of Family Life and Relations History of Israel Leaven Lintel (Top of a Doorframe) Meaning of Meals in the Bible Nations Plague Wilderness Wanderings Worship

Topics

Israel: Journey from Rameses to Succoth Israel: Number of, at the Time of the Exodus Israel: Urged by the Egyptians to Depart Journey of Israel Through The Desert: A Mixed Multitude Accompanied Them In Passover: Institution of Strangers in Israel: Chiefly Consisted of The Remnant of the Mixed Multitude Who Came out of Egypt