Exodus 3:21-22
“And I will give this people favour in the sight of the Egyptians: and it shall come to pass, that, when ye go, ye shall not go empty... ye shall spoil the Egyptians.”
King James Version
God's word that Israel would leave Egypt not empty-handed but laden with its wealth — fulfilled at the Exodus, as foretold to Abraham (Gen. 15:14).
Fulfillment References
Exodus 12:35-36 Genesis 15:14 Psalm 105:37 Exodus 11:2-3
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalThe promise to Abraham, fulfilled at the Exodus, shows the one God who keeps His word across centuries — sure in every promise.
JewishIsrael leaving Egypt with its wealth — the fulfillment of God's word to Abraham (Gen. 15:14) that they would come out 'with great substance.'
CatholicGod providing for His redeemed people, fulfilling the ancient promise.
ProtestantFulfilled at the Exodus (Ex. 12:35-36) — Israel 'spoiled the Egyptians,' exactly as foretold to Abraham (Gen. 15:14).
OrthodoxGod's provision for His people in redemption.
DispensationalLiteral fulfillment of the prediction to Abraham and Moses.
AcademicThe 'despoiling of Egypt' motif links Gen. 15:14, Ex. 3:21-22, and 12:35-36 — a deliberate fulfillment thread.
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