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Exodus 14:6

What does Exodus 14:6 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 14:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Exodus 14:6 means

Pharaoh's decision to pursue the Israelites is immediately followed by action. He personally readied his battle chariot and mobilized his entire fighting force. This quick response, driven by his regret and hardened heart, signifies the depth of his determination to reclaim what he considered his property. The imagery of him making ready his chariot emphasizes his personal involvement and the urgency with which he launched this military campaign, directly leading to the confrontation God intended.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he made ready his chariot, and took his people with him:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he made ready his chariot, and took his people with him:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he made ready his chariot, and took his people with him:

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

So he had his war-carriage made ready and took his people with him:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And he harnesseth his chariot, and his people he hath taken with him,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

So he made ready his chariot, and took all his people with him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he yoked his chariot, and took his people with him.

Context

Following Pharaoh's regret in verse 5, this verse details his immediate and decisive action. It is the practical execution of his renewed resolve to bring Israel back into bondage, preparing the reader for the description of the full military might he assembled in the subsequent verses. This act initiates the actual chase, bringing God's plan for a final display of power closer.

v.5And it was told the king of Egypt that the people were fled: and the heart of Pharaoh and of his servants was changed towards the people, and they said, What is this we have done, that we have let Israel go from serving us?

v.6This passage

v.7and he took six hundred chosen chariots, and all the chariots of Egypt, and captains over all of them.

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