Exodus 11 in the early church
12 passages quote, allude to, or echo Exodus 11, grouped by verse; passages on the same verse are in date order. Verse text from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). References use the Protestant English Bible's numbering, with a writer's own numbering in brackets where it differs.
Exodus 11:2
Now announce to the people that men and women alike should ask their neighbors for articles of silver and gold.”
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exod 11:2 | Against Faustus the Manichaean 22.71 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, high confidence | ca. 398–400 |
| Exod 11:2 | Part 1, chapter 37 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | allusion, high confidence | ca. 445-450 |
Exodus 11:3
And the LORD gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover, Moses himself was highly regarded in Egypt by Pharaoh’s officials and by the people.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exod 11:3 | Homilies on Leviticus 12.2 · Origen | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Exod 11:3 | Homilies on Leviticus 16.7 · Origen | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Exod 11:3 | Commentary on Matthew 13.15 · Origen | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 246–248 |
Exodus 11:4
So Moses declared, “This is what the LORD says: ‘About midnight I will go throughout Egypt,
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exod 11:4–6 | On the Life of Moses 351 · Gregory of Nyssa | allusion, high confidence | ca. 385–395 |
Exodus 11:5
and every firstborn son in the land of Egypt will die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne, to the firstborn of the servant girl behind the hand mill, as well as the firstborn of all the cattle.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exod 11:5 | On First Principles 3.1.9 · Origen | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 220–230 (Rufinus's translation 398) |
| Exod 11:5 | Preparation for the Gospel 9.29.12 · Eusebius of Caesarea | allusion, high confidence | ca. 313–324 |
| Exod 11:5 | Homilies on Matthew 77.2 · John Chrysostom | quotation, medium confidence | ca. 390 |
Exodus 11:7
But among all the Israelites, not even a dog will snarl at man or beast.’ Then you will know that the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exod 11:7 | Homilies on Judges 6.2 · Origen | allusion, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Exod 11:7 | Exodus, lines 319–347 · Cyprianus Gallus | allusion, medium confidence | early 5th cent. |
Exodus 11:9
The LORD said to Moses, “Pharaoh will not listen to you, so that My wonders may be multiplied in the land of Egypt.”
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exod 11:9 | Letters 49.15 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 394–413 |