Exodus 14:13
What does Exodus 14:13 mean?
A plain-English look at Exodus 14:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Exodus 14:13 means
Moses responds to the terrified and complaining Israelites with a powerful declaration of faith and reassurance. He urges them not to fear but to stand firm and witness God's salvation. He confidently declares that the Egyptians they see today will never be seen again, promising a complete and irreversible deliverance. This statement is a profound testament to Moses' trust in God's power, even when the situation appears humanly impossible, teaching the Israelites and future readers to look to God for rescue.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of Jehovah, which he will work for you to-day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to-day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of Jehovah, which he will work for you to-day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to-day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But Moses said, Keep where you are and have no fear; now you will see the salvation of the Lord which he will give you today; for the Egyptians whom you see today you will never see again.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Moses saith unto the people, `Fear not, station yourselves, and see the salvation of Jehovah, which He doth for you to-day; for, as ye have seen the Egyptians to-day, ye add no more to see them--to the age;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And Moses said to the people: Fear not: stand, and see the great wonders of the Lord, which he will do this day; for the Egyptians, whom you see now, you shall see no more for ever.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Moses said to the people, Fear not: stand still, and see the salvation of Jehovah, which he will work for you to-day; for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to-day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.
Context
This verse records Moses' pivotal and faith-filled response to the Israelites' fearful complaints and accusations in verses 10-12. It directly precedes his further assurance of God's active intervention in verse 14, providing the initial encouragement and promise of deliverance that redirects the people's focus from their fear to God's coming salvation.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 30:15
For thus said the Lord Jehovah, the Holy One of Israel, In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength. And ye would not:
- Hosea 13:4
Yet I am Jehovah thy God from the land of Egypt; and thou shalt know no god but me, and besides me there is no saviour.
- Matthew 28:5
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye; for I know that ye seek Jesus, who hath been crucified.
- Jeremiah 3:23
Truly in vain is the help that is looked for from the hills, the tumult on the mountains: truly in Jehovah our God is the salvation of Israel.
- Hosea 13:9
It is thy destruction, O Israel, that thou art against me, against thy help.
- Genesis 49:18
I have waited for thy salvation, O Jehovah.
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