Exodus 14:18

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And the Egyptians shall know that I [am] the LORD, when I have gotten me honour upon Pharaoh, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then the Egyptians will realize that I am ADONAI, when I have won myself glory at the expense of Pharaoh, his chariots and his cavalry."

Berean Standard Bible:

The Egyptians will know that I am the LORD when I am honored through Pharaoh, his chariots, and his horsemen.”

American Standard Version:

And the Egyptians shall know that I am Jehovah, when I have gotten me honor upon Pharaoh, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the Egyptians^{H4714} shall know^{H3045} that I am the LORD^{H3068}, when I have gotten me honour^{H3513} upon Pharaoh^{H6547}, upon his chariots^{H7393}, and upon his horsemen^{H6571}.

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Commentary for Exodus 14:18

Exodus 14:18 is part of the dramatic account of the Israelites' escape from Egypt, a pivotal event in Jewish history that has also been significant in the broader narrative of the Abrahamic religions. This verse occurs just as the Israelites are fleeing Egypt, led by Moses, and are trapped between the advancing Egyptian army and the Red Sea. In this context, God is speaking to Moses, assuring him of victory over the Egyptians.

The key themes of Exodus 14:18 include the sovereignty and power of God, divine intervention, and the establishment of God's identity. The verse reflects the motif of God's deliverance of His people from bondage, a central theme in the Book of Exodus. It also highlights the idea of God's glory and honor, which He intends to manifest through the defeat of Pharaoh and his military might, symbolized by his chariots and horsemen. This event is designed to not only save the Israelites but also to affirm God's supremacy over all other gods and rulers, particularly those of Egypt.

Historically, this verse is part of the narrative that has been interpreted both literally and metaphorically. It has been celebrated in Jewish tradition through the festival of Passover and has also been a source of hope and identity for the Jewish people throughout their history, symbolizing divine protection and deliverance in times of oppression. In a broader religious context, the verse underscores the belief that God actively engages in human history to fulfill His purposes and to reveal His character to humanity.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H4714
   There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִצְרַיִם
   Transliteration: Mitsrayim
   Pronunciation: mits-rah'-yim
   Description: dual of מָצוֹר; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt; Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3045
   There are 873 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָדַע
   Transliteration: yâdaʻ
   Pronunciation: yaw-dah'
   Description: a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation, care, recognition; and causatively, instruction, designation, punishment, etc.); acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3513
   There are 109 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כָּבַד
   Transliteration: kâbad
   Pronunciation: kaw-bad'
   Description: or כָּבֵד; a primitive root; to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable; causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses); abounding with, more grievously afflict, boast, be chargeable, [idiom] be dim, glorify, be (make) glorious (things), glory, (very) great, be grievous, harden, be (make) heavy, be heavier, lay heavily, (bring to, come to, do, get, be had in) honour (self), (be) honourable (man), lade, [idiom] more be laid, make self many, nobles, prevail, promote (to honour), be rich, be (go) sore, stop.
   
5. Strong's Number: H6547
   There are 230 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פַּרְעֹה
   Transliteration: Parʻôh
   Pronunciation: par-o'
   Description: of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings; Pharaoh.
   
6. Strong's Number: H7393
   There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רֶכֶב
   Transliteration: rekeb
   Pronunciation: reh'-keb
   Description: from רָכַב; a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone; chariot, (upper) millstone, multitude (from the margin), wagon.
   
7. Strong's Number: H6571
   There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּרָשׁ
   Transliteration: pârâsh
   Pronunciation: paw-rawsh'
   Description: from פָּרָשׁ; (compare סוּס); a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot), i.e. (collectively) cavalry; horseman.