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    What Is the Story of the Exodus — In Biblical Context

    The Exodus is the dramatic account of God delivering the Israelites from Egyptian slavery through Moses, the ten plagues, and the crossing of the Red Sea.

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    The Exodus is the dramatic account of God delivering the Israelites from Egyptian slavery through Moses, the ten plagues, and the crossing of the Red Sea.

    "And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD." — Exodus 14:13 (KJV)

    The Biblical Context

    The Exodus (recorded in the book of Exodus) is one of the Bible's most pivotal events. After 400 years of slavery in Egypt, God raised up Moses to demand Pharaoh release His people. When Pharaoh refused, God sent ten devastating plagues, culminating in the death of every firstborn in Egypt—except those protected by the blood of the Passover lamb. Pharaoh finally released Israel, but then pursued them to the Red Sea, where God miraculously parted the waters for Israel and drowned the Egyptian army. The Exodus established Israel as a nation, instituted the Passover, and powerfully foreshadowed Christ's redemption: just as the Passover lamb's blood saved Israel, Christ's blood saves believers from spiritual death.

    Where It Sits in Scripture

    The core passage for this question, Exodus 14:13, sits inside Exodus 14. To grasp the full meaning, read the surrounding paragraph — the verses before set up the thought, the verses after carry it forward.

    "And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD."
    — Exodus 14:13 (KJV)

    Supporting Passages

    Exodus 12:13
    "And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you."
    Exodus 15:2
    "The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation."

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