Hebrews 11:29 Meaning and Explanation
“By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.”
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Read Full Chapter →By faith Israel walked through the Red Sea on dry ground, while the Egyptians who tried the same were drowned.
What Does Hebrews 11:29 Mean?
The roll call moves from Moses to the whole people at the sea. Hemmed in by water before them and Egypt's army behind, Israel went forward at God's command.
By faith they passed through the parted sea as on dry land, but when the Egyptians attempted the same path the waters closed and drowned them. The very road that saved the believing became destruction for the unbelieving. Faith dares to step into the way God opens, even when it seems impossible. The same act of God is deliverance to those who trust Him and ruin to those who defy Him.
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What does Hebrews 11:29 mean?
By faith Israel walked through the Red Sea on dry ground, while the Egyptians who tried the same were drowned.