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    Exodus 14 (KJV)

    Read Exodus chapter 14 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Exodus 14

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    Exodus 14:14

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    Exodus 14 Summary

    Exodus 14 narrates the climactic crossing of the Red Sea—Israel's greatest moment of deliverance. Trapped between Pharaoh's pursuing army and the sea, the people panic. Moses declares, 'Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD.'

    God parts the waters, Israel crosses on dry ground, and the returning waters destroy the Egyptian army. This event becomes the defining act of God's power throughout the rest of Scripture, referenced more than any other miracle. It demonstrates that God's deliverance often comes at the point of greatest impossibility.

    Key Themes

    Divine deliveranceFaith at the impossible momentGod fights for His peopleDestruction of enemiesThe defining miracle

    Key Verses in Exodus 14

    "Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day."

    — Exodus 14:13

    Sometimes God's command is not to act but to stop and watch Him work.

    "The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace."

    — Exodus 14:14

    The battle belongs to God—our role is trust, not frantic self-rescue.

    "And the LORD caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land."

    — Exodus 14:21

    God uses natural means (wind) for supernatural purposes—His power works through creation.

    Life Application

    Your Red Sea moment—when you're trapped with no visible escape—is precisely where God does His greatest work. Stop trying to figure it out and stand still long enough to see His salvation. The same God who parted waters can part your impossible situation.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Did the Red Sea literally part?

    The Hebrew term 'Yam Suph' means 'Sea of Reeds,' and scholars debate the exact location. However, the text describes a miraculous event—walls of water on both sides—that goes far beyond any natural tidal phenomenon.

    Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart to pursue?

    God used Pharaoh's own stubbornness to demonstrate His power decisively. The pursuit and destruction at the sea served as a final, unmistakable demonstration that the LORD alone is God—a message for both Egypt and Israel.

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