Plundering Egypt

Justice, Not Theft

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: Fri. Apr 3rd
Discussion Questions
  1. Why do you think Scripture chooses such a strong word as "plunder" instead of softer terms like "receive" or "collect"?
  2. How does understanding Israel's unpaid labor change the way you read Exodus 3:21-22?
  3. What does this passage teach about the relationship between God's justice and His provision?
Sources
  • John H. Walton, Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament, Baker Academic
  • Brevard S. Childs, The Book of Exodus: A Critical, Theological Commentary, Westminster Press
  • Nahum M. Sarna, Exodus, JPS Torah Commentary
  • ChatGPT, interactive collaboration with Mike Mazzalongo, December 25, 2025
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