Exodus 14:26

Amharic Bible (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (የብሉይና የሐዲስ ኪዳን መጻሕፍት))

እግዚአብሔርም ሙሴን። እጅህን በባሕሩ ላይ ዘርጋ፥ ውኃውም በግብፃውያን በሰረገሎቻቸውም በፈረሰኞቻቸውም ላይ ይመለስ አለው።

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God tells Moses to stretch out his hand over the sea so that the waters can return and cover the Egyptians, including their chariots and horsemen. This shows God's power and His plan to save the Israelites.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a magic bathtub that can part its water like a curtain. God tells Moses, who is like a superhero, to wave his hand and close the curtain of water to splash the bad guys and their cars. This helps the good guys escape safely.

Historical Background

Exodus was written by Moses around 1446 BC. It was for the Israelites, God's chosen people, to remember how God delivered them from slavery in Egypt. The cultural setting was one of divine intervention and the power of God over nature.

Living It Out Today

When facing challenges or enemies, trust that God can overcome them. Just as God protected the Israelites from the Egyptians, He can help you deal with your problems, whether they are personal struggles or external threats.

Topics

• divine intervention
• salvation
• faith
• God's power
• deliverance
• trust

Related Verses

• Joshua 4:23
• Psalms 136:13
• Isaiah 51:10
• Matthew 14:25
• Hebrews 11:29

Frequently Asked Questions

What does stretching out the hand symbolize in this verse?

Stretching out the hand symbolizes God's command for Moses to act, showing that God is directing the action and using Moses as an instrument of His will.

What does the return of the waters represent?

The return of the waters represents God's judgment on the Egyptians and His protection of the Israelites, illustrating His power over natural elements.

How does this verse relate to the Israelites' escape?

This verse is crucial because it details the final step in the Israelites' escape from Egypt, showing how God uses natural events to achieve His purposes.

What does this verse teach us about trusting God?

This verse teaches us to trust God's timing and methods, even when circumstances seem impossible, because He has the power to deliver us from danger and adversity.