Exodus 11:1-3

Exodus 11:1-3

[1] And the LORD  said  unto Moses,  Yet will I bring  one  plague  more upon Pharaoh,  and upon Egypt;  afterwards  he will let you go  he shall surely  hence altogether.  [2] Speak  now in the ears  of the people,  and let every man  borrow  of his neighbour,  and every woman  of her neighbour,  jewels  of silver,  and jewels  of gold.  [3] And the LORD  gave  the people  favour  in the sight  of the Egyptians.  Moreover the man  Moses  was very  great  in the land  of Egypt,  in the sight  of Pharaoh's  servants,  and in the sight  of the people. 

What does Exodus 11:1-3 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The Israelites asked the Egyptians to give them the articles mentioned, not to lend them with a view to getting them back ( Exodus 11:2). [1] The Israelites received many such gifts from the Egyptians, enough to build the tabernacle, its furniture, furnishings, and utensils, as well as the priests" garments. This reflects the respect and fear the Israelites enjoyed in Egypt following these plagues.
"The Egyptians thus are "picked clean" ( Exodus 3:22 and Exodus 12:36) by Israel as a result of yet another action by Yahweh in behalf of his people, demonstrating the power of his Presence." [2]