Exodus 14:22

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry [ground]: and the waters [were] a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then the people of Isra'el went into the sea on the dry ground, with the water walled up for them on their right and on their left.

Berean Standard Bible:

and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left.

American Standard Version:

And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground: and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the children^{H1121} of Israel^{H3478} went^{H935} into the midst^{H8432} of the sea^{H3220} upon the dry^{H3004} ground: and the waters^{H4325} were a wall^{H2346} unto them on their right hand^{H3225}, and on their left^{H8040}.

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Commentary for Exodus 14:22

Exodus 14:22 is part of the narrative describing the Israelites' escape from Egypt, an event known as the Exodus. This verse specifically captures the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea, which is one of the most iconic events in the Hebrew Bible.

**Themes:**
1. **Divine Intervention:** The parting of the Red Sea illustrates God's power to intervene in history and nature on behalf of His people.
2. **Deliverance:** The crossing symbolizes liberation from bondage, as God delivers the Israelites from the pursuing Egyptian army.
3. **Faith and Trust:** The Israelites' willingness to step into the sea demonstrates their trust in God's promise and Moses' leadership.
4. **God's Protection:** The walls of water serve as a physical manifestation of God's protection, sheltering the Israelites from the Egyptians.
5. **Judgment:** The same event that saves Israel brings destruction to the Egyptian army, illustrating God's justice and judgment against oppressors.

**Historical Context:**
The events of Exodus are traditionally dated to the late Bronze Age, around the 13th century BCE. The Israelites, who had been enslaved in Egypt, were led out of slavery by Moses after a series of plagues that God inflicted upon the Egyptians. Pharaoh initially allowed the Israelites to leave but then changed his mind and pursued them with his army.

The crossing of the Red Sea is depicted as a decisive moment where the Israelites' escape becomes definitive. The geographical location of the "Red Sea" ( Yam Suph in Hebrew) is debated among scholars, ranging from the traditional site at the northern tip of the Red Sea to various locations within the marshy regions of the eastern Nile Delta.

This event is foundational to Jewish identity and religious faith, and it has been a source of inspiration and hope for countless generations, symbolizing God's ability to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3478
   There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
   Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
   Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
   Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel.
   
3. Strong's Number: H935
   There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בּוֹא
   Transliteration: bôwʼ
   Pronunciation: bo
   Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way.
   
4. Strong's Number: H8432
   There are 390 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תָּוֶךְ
   Transliteration: tâvek
   Pronunciation: taw'-vek
   Description: from an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre; among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in).
   
5. Strong's Number: H3220
   There are 339 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָם
   Transliteration: yâm
   Pronunciation: yawm
   Description: from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin; locally, the west, or (rarely) the south; sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward).
   
6. Strong's Number: H3004
   There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יַבָּשָׁה
   Transliteration: yabbâshâh
   Pronunciation: yab-baw-shaw'
   Description: from יָבֵשׁ; dry ground; dry (ground, land).
   
7. Strong's Number: H4325
   There are 525 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מַיִם
   Transliteration: mayim
   Pronunciation: mah'-yim
   Description: dual of a primitive noun (but used in a singular sense); water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen; [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)).
   
8. Strong's Number: H2346
   There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חוֹמָה
   Transliteration: chôwmâh
   Pronunciation: kho-maw'
   Description: feminine active participle of an unused root apparently meaning to join; a wall of protection; wall, walled.
   
9. Strong's Number: H3225
   There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָמִין
   Transliteration: yâmîyn
   Pronunciation: yaw-meen'
   Description: from יָמַן; the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south; [phrase] left-handed, right (hand, side), south.
   
10. Strong's Number: H8040
    There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שְׂמֹאול
    Transliteration: sᵉmôʼwl
    Pronunciation: sem-ole'
    Description: or שְׂמֹאל; a primitive word (rather perhaps from the same as שִׂמְלָה (by insertion of the aleph) through the idea of wrapping up); properly, dark (as enveloped), i.e. the north; hence (by orientation), the left hand; left (hand, side).