Exodus 14:30
What does Exodus 14:30 mean?
A plain-English look at Exodus 14:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Exodus 14:30 means
This verse serves as a summary statement, declaring that God Himself saved Israel from the power of the Egyptians on that day. The Israelites personally witnessed their former oppressors dead on the seashore, a grim but powerful testament to God's complete deliverance. This visual confirmation solidified their understanding that God alone brought about their freedom, powerfully ending the threat of re-enslavement and fulfilling His promise to be known as their deliverer.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Thus Jehovah saved Israel that day out of the hand of the Egyptians; and Israel saw the Egyptians dead upon the sea-shore.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Thus the Lord saved Israel that day out of the hand of the Egyptians; and Israel saw the Egyptians dead upon the sea shore.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Thus Jehovah saved Israel that day out of the hand of the Egyptians; and Israel saw the Egyptians dead upon the sea-shore.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949So that day the Lord gave Israel salvation from the hands of the Egyptians; and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the sea's edge.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and Jehovah saveth Israel in that day out of the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel seeth the Egyptians dead on the sea-shore,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And the Lord delivered Israel in that day out of the hands of the Egyptians.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Thus Jehovah saved Israel that day out of the hand of the Egyptians; and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the sea-shore.
Context
This verse acts as a conclusive summary of the day's events, directly following the description of the Egyptians' annihilation. It explicitly states that God saved Israel, linking the devastating judgment on the Egyptians with Israel's deliverance. This powerful statement sets the stage for the Israelites' reaction of fear and belief in the Lord and Moses in the final verse.
v.29But the children of Israel walked upon dry land in the midst of the sea; and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.
v.30This passage
v.31And Israel saw the great work which Jehovah did upon the Egyptians, and the people feared Jehovah: and they believed in Jehovah, and in his servant Moses.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 63:9
In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old.
- 2 Chronicles 32:22
Thus Jehovah saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the hand of Sennacherib the king of Assyria, and from the hand of all others, and guided them on every side.
- Exodus 14:13
And 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.
- Psalms 106:10
And he saved them from the hand of him that hated them, And redeemed them from the hand of the enemy.
- Psalms 58:10
The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked;
- Psalms 59:10
My God with his lovingkindness will meet me: God will let me see my desire upon mine enemies.
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