Exodus 14:27 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →When Moses stretches his hand over the sea, the waters return with the morning light, and the LORD overthrows the Egyptians in the sea.
The Context of Exodus 14:27
The waters return at dawn, overwhelming and destroying the Egyptians in the sea.
What Does Exodus 14:27 Mean?
The waters return with force as the morning breaks—the same time frame in which Israel completes their crossing. The Egyptian army, trapped in the sea bed between walls of water, is overwhelmed as those walls collapse back into place.
The overwhelming is described as the LORD's direct action: He overthrows them. The natural phenomenon (returning water) and divine action are presented as one: God works through the waters to defeat Pharaoh's army completely.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 14:27
What does Exodus 14:27 mean?
When Moses stretches his hand over the sea, the waters return with the morning light, and the LORD overthrows the Egyptians in the sea.
What is the context of Exodus 14:27?
The waters return at dawn, overwhelming and destroying the Egyptians in the sea.