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Exodus 14

31 verses

TL;DR

God delivers Israel from Pharaoh by parting the sea, showcasing divine power and judgment against Egypt.

Summary

God commands Moses to urge Israel to move forward, warning them of Pharaoh’s hardened heart. Moses raises his staff, and God parts the sea, allowing the Israelites to walk on dry land while the waters form walls. Pharaoh’s army follows, but the sea returns at dawn, drowning the Egyptians. Israel witnesses the miracle, leading to awe and belief in God and Moses. The episode illustrates God’s sovereignty, faith in obedience, and the deliverance of His people.

Outline
  1. Divine command to Moses and Israel to move forward despite fear
  2. Miraculous parting of the sea and safe crossing by Israel
  3. Destruction of the Egyptian forces as they pursue
  4. Israel’s response: awe, faith, and covenantal affirmation
Themes
Divine deliverance and judgmentFaith and obedience in the face of fearCovenant relationship between God and Israel
Keywords
deliverancejudgmentfaithobediencemiraclecovenantparting of the sea
People
MosesPharaohLORDchildren of IsraelEgyptians
Places
PihahirothMigdolBaalzephonseaEgyptwilderness
Things
pillar of cloudpillar of fireseadry landchariotshorses
Key Verses
  • Exodus 14:15: Moses’ call to lift the rod and stretch the hand over the sea sets the dramatic divine intervention in motion.
  • Exodus 14:21: The sea is divided, showing God's power to control nature.
  • Exodus 14:27: The waters return and drown Pharaoh’s army, completing the deliverance narrative.
Questions
  • What does the passage say about the nature of God’s power over natural elements?
  • How does Israel’s reaction after witnessing the miracle shape its faith?
  • In what way does the episode illustrate the relationship between obedience and divine reward?
Sentiment

positive
The narrative highlights God’s triumph and protection of His people.