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The provided text consists of excerpts from Shemot, focusing on God granting favor (חן) to the Israelites in the eyes of the Egyptians. Various commentaries debate the nature of this favor, exploring whether it was a divinely inspired change of heart, a strategic manipulation, or a combination of both. The commentaries also discuss Moses's significant stature (גָּדוֹל מְאֹד) among the Egyptians and its role in facilitating the Jews' acquisition of valuables. Ultimately, the passages and their interpretations examine how the Jews obtained Egyptian possessions before their exodus.
