Exodus 3:22

22. Every woman shall borrow Literally, ask, for this is always the meaning of the word שׁאל ; and whether the thing asked for is to be returned or not the context must determine . Thus the thirsty Barak asks water, (Judges 5:25,) and Gideon asks for the golden earrings of the Ishmaelites, (Judges 8:26,) evidently not intending to return the things asked for; but the prophet’s widow (2 Kings 4:3) asks empty oil vessels of her neighbours, possibly intending to return them . All the circumstances here show that the Israelites did not promise, and that the Egyptians did not expect, that these jewels and garments would ever be returned . See on Exodus 11:2, etc .