Exodus 14:15-31
Summary for Exod 14:15-31: 14:15-31 a The escape through the Red Sea was the climactic moment of rescue.14:17 b My great glory: The Hebrew word translated “glory” (kabod) connotes weightiness, significance, and reality. God demonstrated his authenticity while showing that all the political, military, and material glory of one of the greatest human cultures was only the thinnest of veils.
Summary for Exod 14:19-25: 14:19-25 c Whereas the Hebrews had been in a panic the night before, now the highly disciplined Egyptian army was thrown into disarray. They knew they were dealing with something far beyond their ability to comprehend or control.
14:22 d As with the plagues, naturalistic explanations for this event are beside the point. A strong, steady wind blowing across a relatively shallow, contained body of water can change its depth dramatically, but that does not produce dry ground, with walls of water on each side. The Lord can intervene in nature and do with it as he wishes.
14:25 e He twisted their chariot wheels: The ancient versions differ on the translation of this phrase. Perhaps there was deep sand where the water had been, and this broke the light wheels of the chariots. At any rate, the Egyptian charge through the sea failed, and they became terrified.
• The Lord is fighting for them: Certainly by this time everyone in Egypt was aware of the special relationship between the Lord and his people.
14:31 f Finally, the people of Israel were moved to put their faith in the Lord: Sadly, it was very short-lived (see 15:24 g; 16:3 h).
• To be the Lord’s servant is a position of high honor (see Isa 42:1-4 i; Matt 12:18 j).
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