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Exodus 14:31

What does Exodus 14:31 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 14:31 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Exodus 14:31 means

Witnessing this extraordinary act of deliverance firsthand, the Israelites were moved to fear God. This fear was not terror but a reverential awe and respect for His immense power and faithfulness. Consequently, they believed in God and in His servant Moses, confirming their trust in divine leadership and the Lord's redemptive power. This pivotal moment solidifies their faith in God, strengthening their identity as His chosen people, and honoring Moses as His appointed leader, marking a new chapter of their journey.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And 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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Israel saw that great work which the Lord did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the Lord, and believed the Lord, and his servant Moses.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And 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.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Israel saw the great work which the Lord had done against the Egyptians, and the fear of the Lord came on the people and they had faith in the Lord and in his servant Moses.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and Israel seeth the great hand with which Jehovah hath wrought against the Egyptians, and the people fear Jehovah, and remain stedfast in Jehovah, and in Moses His servant.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And they saw the Egyptians dead upon the sea shore, and the mighty hand that the Lord had used against them: and the people feared the Lord, and they believed the Lord, and Moses his servant.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Israel saw the great power [with] which Jehovah had wrought against the Egyptians; and the people feared Jehovah, and believed in Jehovah, and in Moses his bondman.

Context

This concluding verse describes the profound impact of the Red Sea miracle on the Israelites, providing a theological summary of the chapter. It directly follows the declaration of God's salvation in verse 30, highlighting the desired outcome of God's powerful demonstration: fear of the Lord and belief in Him and His chosen servant. This belief is crucial for their future journey and relationship with God.

v.30Thus Jehovah saved Israel that day out of the hand of the Egyptians; and Israel saw the Egyptians dead upon the sea-shore.

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Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 8:13

    And those on the rock are they who, when they have heard, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.

  • Psalms 119:120

    My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; And I am afraid of thy judgments. ע AYIN.

  • John 11:45

    Many therefore of the Jews, who came to Mary and beheld that which he did, believed on him.

  • John 2:11

    This beginning of his signs did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested his glory; and his disciples believed on him.

  • 1 Samuel 12:18

    So Samuel called unto Jehovah; and Jehovah sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared Jehovah and Samuel.

  • John 8:30

    As he spake these things, many believed on him.

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