Exodus 12:38

And a mixed multitude went vp also with them, and flocks and heards, euen very much cattell.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

A mixed multitude also went up with them, along with flocks and herds, a very large number of livestock.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And a mixed multitude went up also with them; and flocks, and herds, even very much cattle.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And a mixed band of people went with them; and flocks and herds in great numbers.
- Basic English Bible

And a mixed multitude went up also with them; and flocks and herds -- very much cattle.
- Darby Bible

And a mixed multitude went up also with them; and flocks, and herds, even very many cattle.
- Webster's Bible

A mixed multitude went up also with them, with flocks, herds, and even very much livestock.
- World English Bible

and a great rabble also hath gone up with them, and flock and herd -- very much cattle.
- Youngs Literal Bible

And a mixed multitude went up also with them; and flocks, and herds, even very much cattle.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Exodus 12:38

12:38 And a mixed multitude went up with them - Some perhaps willing to leave their country, because it was laid waste by the plagues. But probably the greatest part was but a rude unthinking mob, that followed they knew not why: It is likely, when they understood that the children of Israel were to continue forty years in the wilderness, they quitted them, and returned to Egypt again. And flocks and herds, even very much cattle - This is taken notice of, because it was long ere Pharaoh would give them leave to remove their effects, which were chiefly cattle.