Exodus 12:33
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 12:33 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 12:33 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the Egyptians were urgent upon the people, that they might send them out of the land in haste; for they said, We be ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 12:33 — KJV
“And the Egyptians were urgent upon the people, that they might send them out of the land in haste; for they said, We be all dead men.”
— Exodus 12:33 (KJV)
Exodus 12:33 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 12:33
“Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people that were therein, how they dwelt careless, after the manner of the Zidonians, quiet and secure; and there was no magistrate in the land, that might put them to shame in any thing; and they were far from the Zidonians, and had no business with any man. Laish: also called, Leshem magistrate: Heb. possessor, or, heir of restraints”
Shares key themes with Exodus 12:33: people, might, land
“And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and all the mighty men of valour, even ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and smiths: none remained, save the poorest sort of the people of the land.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 12:33: people, might, land
“And he spake unto Ephron in the audience of the people of the land, saying, But if thou wilt give it, I pray thee, hear me: I will give thee money for the field; take it of me, and I will bury my dead there.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 12:33: people, land, dead
“And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread: and Pharaoh said unto all the Egyptians, Go unto Joseph; what he saith to you, do.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 12:33: egyptians, people, land
“And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty; any one: Heb. any soul common...: Heb. people of the land”
Shares key themes with Exodus 12:33: people, land, men
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