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Exodus 14

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1Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, 2“Speak to the children of Israel, that they turn back and encamp before Pihahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, before Baal Zephon. You shall encamp opposite it by the sea. 3Pharaoh will say of the children of Israel, ‘They are entangled in the land. The wilderness has shut them in.’ 4I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and he will follow after them; and I will get honor over Pharaoh, and over all his armies; and the Egyptians shall know that I am Yahweh.” They did so. 5The king of Egypt was told that the people had fled; and the heart of Pharaoh and of his servants was changed toward the people, and they said, “What is this we have done, that we have let Israel go from serving us?” 6He prepared his chariot, and took his army with him; 7and he took six hundred chosen chariots, and all the chariots of Egypt, with captains over all of them. 8Yahweh hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he pursued the children of Israel; for the children of Israel went out with a high hand. 9The Egyptians pursued them. All the horses and chariots of Pharaoh, his horsemen, and his army overtook them encamping by the sea, beside Pihahiroth, before Baal Zephon. 10When Pharaoh came near, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians were marching after them; and they were very afraid. The children of Israel cried out to Yahweh. 11They said to Moses, “Because there were no graves in Egypt, have you taken us away to die in the wilderness? Why have you treated us this way, to bring us out of Egypt? 12Isn’t this the word that we spoke to you in Egypt, saying, ‘Leave us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians’? For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness.” 13Moses said to the people, “Don’t be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of Yahweh, which he will work for you today; for you will never again see the Egyptians whom you have seen today. 14Yahweh will fight for you, and you shall be still.” 15Yahweh said to Moses, “Why do you cry to me? Speak to the children of Israel, that they go forward. 16Lift up your rod, and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it. Then the children of Israel shall go into the middle of the sea on dry ground. 17Behold, I myself will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they will go in after them. I will get myself honor over Pharaoh, and over all his armies, over his chariots, and over his horsemen. 18The Egyptians shall know that I am Yahweh when I have gotten myself honor over Pharaoh, over his chariots, and over his horsemen.” 19The angel of God, who went before the camp of Israel, moved and went behind them; and the pillar of cloud moved from before them, and stood behind them. 20It came between the camp of Egypt and the camp of Israel. There was the cloud and the darkness, yet it gave light by night. One didn’t come near the other all night. 21Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and Yahweh caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided. 22The children of Israel went into the middle of the sea on the dry ground; and the waters were a wall to them on their right hand and on their left. 23The Egyptians pursued, and went in after them into the middle of the sea: all of Pharaoh’s horses, his chariots, and his horsemen. 24In the morning watch, Yahweh looked out on the Egyptian army through the pillar of fire and of cloud, and confused the Egyptian army. 25He took off their chariot wheels, and they drove them heavily; so that the Egyptians said, “Let’s flee from the face of Israel, for Yahweh fights for them against the Egyptians!” 26Yahweh said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand over the sea, that the waters may come again on the Egyptians, on their chariots, and on their horsemen.” 27Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to its strength when the morning appeared; and the Egyptians fled against it. Yahweh overthrew the Egyptians in the middle of the sea. 28The waters returned, and covered the chariots and the horsemen, even all Pharaoh’s army that went in after them into the sea. There remained not so much as one of them. 29But the children of Israel walked on dry land in the middle of the sea, and the waters were a wall to them on their right hand and on their left. 30Thus Yahweh saved Israel that day out of the hand of the Egyptians; and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the seashore. 31Israel saw the great work which Yahweh did to the Egyptians, and the people feared Yahweh; and they believed in Yahweh and in his servant Moses.

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Overview

Exodus Chapter 14 recounts the dramatic and pivotal moment when the Israelites, led by Moses, find themselves trapped between the Red Sea and the pursuing Egyptian army. This chapter highlights the theme of divine deliverance and the power of faith in God during times of crisis. As the Israelites cry out in fear, Moses reassures them, declaring that they need only to be still and witness the salvation of the Lord. This moment emphasizes the importance of trusting in God’s promises, even when circumstances seem dire (#Moses, #Israelites, #RedSea).

God instructs Moses to lift his staff over the sea, and as he does, the waters part, creating a dry path for the Israelites to cross. This miraculous event not only demonstrates God’s sovereignty over nature but also serves as a fulfillment of His promise to deliver His people from bondage (#miracle, #deliverance). The Israelites walk through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on either side, symbolizing their transition from slavery to freedom. Once they have safely crossed, God commands Moses to stretch out his hand again, causing the waters to return and drown the Egyptian army, thus securing Israel’s freedom forever. This chapter concludes with the Israelites witnessing the great power of the Lord and believing in Him and His servant Moses, marking a significant moment in their journey of faith (#faith, #salvation).

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  1. Deuteronomy 1:30v14Deuteronomy 1:30 assures the Israelites that God will fight for them, similar to the promise in Exodus 14:14 where Moses tells the people that the Lord will fight for them during the crossing of the Red Sea.
  2. Deuteronomy 20:4v14Deuteronomy 20:4 promises that God will fight for Israel against their enemies. This is echoed in Exodus 14:14, where Moses tells the Israelites that the Lord will fight for them during the Exodus from Egypt.
  3. Joshua 3:7v31In Joshua 3:7, God promises to exalt Joshua in the sight of all Israel, similar to how He exalted Moses in Exodus 14:31 when the Israelites saw the great power of the Lord displayed against the Egyptians.
  4. Joshua 3:13v21Joshua 3:13 describes the waters of the Jordan being cut off, reminiscent of the parting of the Red Sea in Exodus 14:21-22, demonstrating God's miraculous power in leading His people.
  5. Joshua 4:7v21Joshua 4:7 recounts the miraculous crossing of the Jordan River, which parallels the parting of the Red Sea in Exodus 14:21-22, highlighting God's power and faithfulness in delivering His people.
  6. Joshua 11:6v13In Joshua 11:6, God reassures Joshua not to fear the coalition of kings, promising victory. Similarly, in Exodus 14:13-14, Moses tells the Israelites not to fear the Egyptians, as God will fight for them. Both passages emphasize God's deliverance and faithfulness in battle.
  7. Judges 4:14v13Judges 4:14, where Deborah tells Barak that the Lord has gone before him, parallels Moses' assurance to the Israelites in Exodus 14:13-14 that the Lord will fight for them.
  8. Judges 7:15v31In Judges 7:15, Gideon worships God after hearing the interpretation of the dream, acknowledging God's promise of victory. This is akin to Exodus 14:31, where the Israelites fear the Lord and believe in Him after witnessing the miraculous deliverance at the Red Sea.
  9. 1 Kings 20:28v251 Kings 20:28 highlights God's power over all creation, as He promises victory in the plains to show He is not just a God of the hills. This is reminiscent of Exodus 14:25, where God demonstrates His power over the Egyptians at the Red Sea, affirming His sovereignty over all situations.
  10. 2 Kings 2:14v21Elisha's parting of the Jordan River in 2 Kings 2:14 echoes Moses' parting of the Red Sea in Exodus 14:21, symbolizing God's continued presence and power with His chosen leaders.
  11. 2 Kings 3:20v212 Kings 3:20 describes water coming by way of Edom, filling the land. This mirrors the miraculous provision of water in Exodus 14:21, where God parts the Red Sea, demonstrating His control over nature.
  12. 2 Chronicles 13:12v142 Chronicles 13:12 declares that God is with Judah as their leader, similar to Exodus 14:14 where God promises to fight for Israel, reinforcing the theme of divine intervention and support.
  13. 2 Chronicles 14:12v142 Chronicles 14:12 describes the Lord striking down the Cushites before Asa, reminiscent of Exodus 14:14 where the Lord fights for Israel against the Egyptians, highlighting God's intervention in battles.
  14. 2 Chronicles 20:15v142 Chronicles 20:15 assures that the battle belongs to the Lord, echoing Exodus 14:14 where God promises to fight for Israel.
  15. Nehemiah 4:20v14Nehemiah 4:20 assures the people that God will fight for them, echoing Exodus 14:14 where Moses tells the Israelites that the Lord will fight for them.
  16. Psalms 35:1v14Psalm 35:1 calls upon the Lord to contend with those who contend with the psalmist, similar to how Exodus 14:14 assures that the Lord will fight for Israel against the Egyptians.
  17. Psalms 46:10v13Psalm 46:10 calls for stillness and recognition of God's sovereignty, akin to Exodus 14:13-14, where Moses tells the Israelites to stand firm and see the salvation of the Lord.
  18. Psalms 66:5v31Psalm 66:5 invites people to see the works of God, similar to how the Israelites saw God's power in the parting of the Red Sea in Exodus 14:31.
  19. Psalms 77:16v21Psalm 77:16 poetically describes the parting of the Red Sea, an event detailed in Exodus 14:21-22, emphasizing God's power over creation.
  20. Psalms 78:12-13v21Psalm 78:12-13 recounts the miraculous parting of the Red Sea, directly referencing the events of Exodus 14:21-22, emphasizing God's power and deliverance.
  21. Psalms 136:13v21This verse references the parting of the Red Sea, as detailed in Exodus 14:21-22, showcasing God's miraculous intervention and faithfulness to His people.
  22. Isaiah 7:4v13Isaiah 7:4 contains God's message to Ahaz to remain calm and not fear, similar to Moses' message to the Israelites in Exodus 14:13 to stand firm and see the salvation of the Lord.
  23. Jeremiah 42:19v13Jeremiah 42:19 warns against going to Egypt, similar to Moses' command in Exodus 14:13 to stand firm and not return to Egypt, trusting in God's deliverance.
  24. Ezekiel 39:21v31Ezekiel 39:21 declares that God will set His glory among the nations, and all will see His judgment, reminiscent of Exodus 14:31 where Israel saw the great power of the Lord against the Egyptians and feared the Lord.
  25. Jonah 2:10v21Jonah 2:10 describes the Lord commanding the fish to vomit Jonah onto dry land, reminiscent of Exodus 14:21 where God parts the Red Sea, demonstrating His control over nature.
  26. Hebrews 11:29v21Hebrews 11:29 refers to the Israelites crossing the Red Sea by faith, which is the event described in Exodus 14:21-22 where the waters were parted for them to pass through.

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