Exodus 14:26
What does Exodus 14:26 mean?
A plain-English look at Exodus 14:26 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Exodus 14:26 means
After the Egyptians expressed their desire to flee, God commanded Moses to once again stretch his hand over the sea. This was to cause the waters to return and cover the Egyptians, their chariots, and their horsemen. This command signals the final act of divine judgment against Pharaoh's army, ensuring their complete destruction. It confirms that God is orchestrating every detail of this deliverance and judgment, using Moses as His instrument.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And Jehovah said unto Moses, Stretch out thy hand over the sea, that the waters may come again upon the Egyptians, upon their chariots, and upon their horsemen.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And the Lord said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand over the sea, that the waters may come again upon the Egyptians, upon their chariots, and upon their horsemen.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And Jehovah said unto Moses, Stretch out thy hand over the sea, that the waters may come again upon the Egyptians, upon their chariots, and upon their horsemen.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And the Lord said to Moses, Let your hand be stretched out over the sea, and the waters will come back again on the Egyptians, and on their war-carriages and on their horsemen.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Jehovah saith unto Moses, `Stretch out thy hand toward the sea, and the waters turn back on the Egyptians, on their chariots, and on their horsemen.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And the Lord said to Moses: Stretch forth thy hand over the sea, that the waters may come again upon the Egyptians, upon their chariots and horsemen.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Jehovah said to Moses, Stretch out thy hand over the sea, that the waters may return upon the Egyptians, upon their chariots and upon their horsemen.
Context
This verse records God's decisive command to Moses, initiating the final act of judgment against the Egyptians. It follows their panic and realization in verse 25, creating a direct and immediate consequence for their pursuit. This command paves the way for the dramatic return of the waters and the annihilation of Pharaoh's army.
v.25And he took off their chariot wheels, and they drove them heavily; so that the Egyptians said, Let us flee from the face of Israel; for Jehovah fighteth for them against the Egyptians.
v.26This passage
v.27And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to its strength when the morning appeared; and the Egyptians fled against it; and Jehovah overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Revelation 16:6
for they poured out the blood of saints and prophets, and blood hast thou given them to drink: they are worthy.
- Exodus 7:19
And Jehovah said unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and stretch out thy hand over the waters of Egypt, over their rivers, over their streams, and over their pools, and over all their ponds of water, that they may become blood; and there shall be blood throughout all the land of Egypt, both in vessels of wood and in vessels of stone.
- Matthew 7:2
For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured unto you.
- Exodus 14:16
And lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thy hand over the sea, and divide it: and the children of Israel shall go into the midst of the sea on dry ground.
- Exodus 1:22
And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive.
- James 2:13
For judgment is without mercy to him that hath showed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment.
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