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Psalm 105:37

He brought them out with silver and gold. There was not one feeble person among his tribes.

36He struck also all the firstborn in their land, the first fruits of all their manhood.
37He brought them out with silver and gold. There was not one feeble person among his tribes.
38Egypt was glad when they departed, for the fear of them had fallen on them.
39He spread a cloud for a covering, fire to give light in the night.
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Notice

Silver and gold, together with the absence of feeble people, make Israel’s departure a striking account of God’s provision as he brings them out.

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Where else Scripture says this

9 passages readers most often link with this verse, and the thread each one shares with it.

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Exodus 3:21I will give this people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, and it will happen that when you go, you shall not go empty-handed.Both passages describe Israel leaving Egypt with possessions, with Exodus recording God’s promise that they would not leave empty-handed.
Exodus 12:35–36The children of Israel did according to the word of Moses; and they asked of the Egyptians jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and clothing.Exodus records Israel asking the Egyptians for silver and gold, the same metals named in the psalm’s account of their departure.
Exodus 3:22But every woman shall ask of her neighbor, and of her who visits her house, jewels of silver, jewels of gold, and clothing. You shall put them on your sons, …Both passages name silver and gold, with Exodus specifying that women should ask for these goods from their Egyptian neighbors.
Acts 13:17The God of this people chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they stayed as aliens in the land of Egypt, and with an uplifted arm, he led them out of …Both passages credit God with bringing his people out of Egypt.
Genesis 15:14I will also judge that nation, whom they will serve. Afterward they will come out with great wealth;Genesis speaks of departure with great wealth, while the psalm names silver and gold among Israel’s possessions as God brings them out.
Psalm 68:13while you sleep among the camp fires, the wings of a dove sheathed with silver, her feathers with shining gold.Both verses mention silver and gold, though Psalm 68 uses them in the description of a dove’s wings and feathers.
Psalm 78:52But he led out his own people like sheep, and guided them in the wilderness like a flock.Both passages describe God leading his people out, with Psalm 78 portraying his guidance through the picture of a flock.
Psalm 136:11and brought out Israel from among them, for his loving kindness endures forever;Both passages celebrate God bringing Israel out, and Psalm 136 connects that act with his enduring loving kindness.
Jeremiah 32:21and brought your people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs, with wonders, with a strong hand, with an outstretched arm, and with great terror;Both passages recount God bringing Israel out of Egypt, while Jeremiah emphasizes the signs and strength displayed in that rescue.
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Compare Israel’s departure in Psalm 105 and Exodus 12

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Encouragement

Israel’s departure is a reason to praise God’s care, even when your own strength is small. The verse recounts a specific rescue, without promising lifelong health or wealth.

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