Bible Commentary

And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to his strength when the morning appeared; and the Egyptians fled against it; and the LORD overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea. Overthrew the Egyptians – Better as in the margin, The Lord shook them off, hurled them from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 14:27”

And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand over the sea, that the waters may come again upon the Egyptians, upon their chariots, and upon their horsemen. 26, 27a. The sequel in P to v. 23. The waters are to return, as they were divided ( v. 21a, c), at the signal given … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 14:26”

And took off their chariot wheels, that they drove them heavily: so that the Egyptians said, Let us flee from the face of Israel; for the LORD fighteth for them against the Egyptians. 25 . removed. The marg. bound (Sam. LXX. Pesh.; for ), i.e. clogged, presumably by their sinking in the wet sand, is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 14:25”

And it came to pass, that in the morning watch the LORD looked unto the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of the cloud, and troubled the host of the Egyptians, 24. the morning watch ] The Hebrews divided the night into three ‘watches,’ each of about four hours, the ‘morning … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 14:24”

And the Egyptians pursued, and went in after them to the midst of the sea, [even] all Pharaoh’s horses, his chariots, and his horsemen. 23. the Egyptians pursued, and wentin after them to the midst of the seaFrom the darkness causedby the intercepting cloud, it is probable that they were not aware onwhat ground they … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 14:23”

And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry [ground]: and the waters [were] a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left. 22. and the waters were a wall, &c.] ‘A very summary poetical and hyperbolical (Exo 15:8) description of the occurrence, which can at … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 14:22”

And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go [back] by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry [land], and the waters were divided. 21, 22. The sea is divided; and the Israelites enter into it. 21a (P). stretched out his hand … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 14:21”

And it came between the camp of the Egyptians and the camp of Israel; and it was a cloud and darkness [to them], but it gave light by night [to these]: so that the one came not near the other all the night. 20. and he came ] viz. the ‘angel of God’ ( v. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 14:20”

And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and stood behind them: 19, 20. The angel of God, and the pillar of cloud, instead of being: as hitherto, in front of the Israelites, now take … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 14:19”

And the Egyptians shall know that I [am] the LORD, when I have gotten me honor upon Pharaoh, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen. 18. when I have gotten, &c.] For the form of sentence, cf. Exo 7:5. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 18. Shall know that I am the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 14:18”