Psalms 105:37
Then he brought out Israel with silver and gold, and there was none among his tribes who stumbled.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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This verse doesn't just say Israel left Egypt rich; it highlights that none stumbled on the journey. This isn't just about physical health, but about God empowering even the weak and oppressed to walk with strength, marching out like a well-equipped army, not a struggling refugee camp.
This psalm is recounting God's faithfulness to Israel, reminding them of His mighty acts, particularly their exodus from Egypt. Following the account of the plagues and the Passover, this verse emphasizes the prosperous and remarkably healthy departure of God's people, highlighting that they left laden with riches and not a single person was too weak or unwell to make the journey. This leads into further praise of God's provision and protection for Israel throughout their wilderness wanderings and eventual settlement in the Promised Land.
Did Israel 'steal' from the Egyptians? This verse paints a different picture of the Exodus treasures.
Psalm 105:37 reveals the Exodus wasn't just an escape, but a divine act of justice and reward.
Spoils of Service
The text states Israel went out with "silver and gold." This refers to the wealth they received from the Egyptians, as detailed in Exodus. It wasn't a gift of goodwill, but payment for centuries of unpaid labor and suffering.
God's Award
Think of it as God awarding back wages. The Israelites had been enslaved and forced to build for Egypt. Now, God, the ultimate Lord of all property, ensured they left not empty-handed, but enriched, fulfilling their righteous due.
Imagine a massive crowd leaving slavery – wouldn't there be many sick and weak? This verse suggests otherwise.
The phrase "none among his tribes who stumbled" speaks volumes about God's miraculous enablement during the Exodus.
More Than Physical Health
While it might mean that no one was literally too sick or weak to walk, the deeper meaning points to a supernatural strength imparted by God.
A Symbol of Completeness
This wasn't just about avoiding physical weakness; it symbolized God's complete deliverance. No one was left behind due to infirmity. The entire nation, empowered by God, marched out as a unified and capable force, like a well-ordered army.
God's Protection in Transition
This miracle underscored that their journey was not their own effort, but God's powerful work. He protected them, sustained them, and equipped them for the arduous path ahead, demonstrating His complete power over their circumstances.
Understand the original words
Yisra'el · Hebrew Noun
The name given to Jacob by God, representing the covenant people chosen to be God's possession. It signifies those who are in relationship with Yahweh and are the recipients of His redemptive acts.
This psalm highlights the incredible exodus from Egypt, not just as a physical escape, but as a display of God's power and care, bringing His people out not empty-handed, but with spoils, and remarkably fit for the journey ahead.
~1446 BC— this verse
The Exodus from Egypt
Following the plagues, God led the Israelites out of 400 years of slavery in Egypt. This miraculous departure involved divine intervention and the fulfillment of God's promises.
c. 1446 BC
Acquisition of Egyptian Wealth
Before their departure, the Israelites were instructed by God to ask the Egyptians for silver, gold, and clothing. This was presented not as a loan, but as compensation for their enslaved labor.
c. 1446 BC
The Wilderness Journey Begins
Upon leaving Egypt, the Israelites embarked on their journey to the Promised Land, a journey that would last 40 years and be marked by God's provision and guidance.
c. 1446 BC
Divine Protection in the Wilderness
Throughout their journey, God protected the Israelites from the elements, providing a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night, and ensuring their physical well-being.
This passage directly describes the Israelites taking silver and gold from the Egyptians before their departure, providing the historical basis for the 'spoils' mentioned in Psalms 105:37.
Isaiah 5:27This verse speaks of God's people marching without weariness or stumbling, mirroring the miraculous strength and fitness for the journey described in Psalms 105:37.
Numbers 21:34This verse recounts God giving victory and strength to Israel against the Amorites, underscoring God's power to equip His people for their journey and to prevent them from falling, much like in the Exodus.
Deuteronomy 8:4This passage notes that during the wilderness journey, the Israelites' clothes and sandals did not wear out, highlighting God's extraordinary provision for their physical needs and endurance, a similar theme to none stumbling.
pulpitPsalms 105:37: "He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not one feeble person among their tribes."
Verse 37. - He brought them forth also with silver and gold (Exodus 12:35, 36; comp. 3:21, 22). And there was not one feeble person among their tribes; literally, there was not one that stumbled among their tribes, or among his tribes. Probably there were many feeble persons, who were carried on beasts of burden, or in carts, or by their friends. But all those who walked had…
ellicottPsalms 105:37: "He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not one feeble person among their tribes."
(37) Feeble person. —Literally, stumbling. (Comp. Isaiah 5:27 : “None shall be weary or stumble among them,” i.e., none unfit for the march and military duty.)
This verse doesn't just say Israel left Egypt rich; it highlights that none stumbled on the journey. This isn't just about physical health, but about God empowering even the weak and oppressed to walk with strength, marching out like a well-equipped army, not a struggling refugee camp.
This psalm is recounting God's faithfulness to Israel, reminding them of His mighty acts, particularly their exodus from Egypt. Following the account of the plagues and the Passover, this verse emphasizes the prosperous and remarkably healthy departure of God's people, highlighting that they left laden with riches and not a single person was too weak or unwell to make the journey. This leads into further praise of God's provision and protection for Israel throughout their wilderness wanderings and eventual settlement in the Promised Land.
This psalm is recounting God's faithfulness to Israel, reminding them of His mighty acts, particularly their exodus from Egypt. Following the account of the plagues and the Passover, this verse emphasizes the prosperous and remarkably healthy departure of God's people, highlighting that they left laden with riches and not a single person was too weak or unwell to make the journey. This leads into further praise of God's provision and protection for Israel throughout their wilderness wanderings and eventual settlement in the Promised Land.
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"Then he brought out Israel with silver and gold, and there was none among his tribes who stumbled." — This verse doesn't just say Israel left Egypt rich; it highlights that none stumbled on the journey. This isn't just about physical health, but about God empowering even the weak and oppressed to w…
