Exodus 14:21 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →When Moses raises his hand over the sea, the LORD causes a strong east wind to blow all night, drying the sea and dividing the waters.
The Context of Exodus 14:21
Moses stretches his hand and God sends a powerful east wind to divide the sea.
What Does Exodus 14:21 Mean?
The wind is identified as the natural means God uses: an east wind of such force and duration (all night) that it drives back the waters and exposes the sea bed. The text presents the cause (wind) and the miraculous outcome (dry passage through the sea).
The fact that this takes all night shows the scale of the action required: a massive volume of water requires enormous force and time to divide. Yet by morning it is complete, and Israel can cross safely. The coordination of natural force and divine timing is precise.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 14:21
What does Exodus 14:21 mean?
When Moses raises his hand over the sea, the LORD causes a strong east wind to blow all night, drying the sea and dividing the waters.
What is the context of Exodus 14:21?
Moses stretches his hand and God sends a powerful east wind to divide the sea.