King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And he took six hundred chosen chariots, and all the chariots of Egypt, and captains over every one of them.
Complete Jewish Bible:
he took 600 first-quality chariots, as well as all the other chariots in Egypt, along with their commanders.
Berean Standard Bible:
He took 600 of the best chariots, and all the other chariots of Egypt, with officers over all of them.
American Standard Version:
and he took six hundred chosen chariots, and all the chariots of Egypt, and captains over all of them.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he took{H3947} six{H8337} hundred{H3967} chosen{H977} chariots{H7393}, and all the chariots{H7393} of Egypt{H4714}, and captains{H7991} over every one of them.
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 15:4
- Pharaoh's chariots and his host hath he cast into the sea: his chosen captains also are drowned in the Red sea.
Judges 4:15
- And the LORD discomfited Sisera, and all [his] chariots, and all [his] host, with the edge of the sword before Barak; so that Sisera lighted down off [his] chariot, and fled away on his feet.
Psalms 68:17
- The chariots of God [are] twenty thousand, [even] thousands of angels: the Lord [is] among them, [as in] Sinai, in the holy [place].
Psalms 20:7
- Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
Isaiah 37:24
- By thy servants hast thou reproached the Lord, and hast said, By the multitude of my chariots am I come up to the height of the mountains, to the sides of Lebanon; and I will cut down the tall cedars thereof, [and] the choice fir trees thereof: and I will enter into the height of his border, [and] the forest of his Carmel.
Exodus 14:23
- And the Egyptians pursued, and went in after them to the midst of the sea, [even] all Pharaoh's horses, his chariots, and his horsemen.
Judges 4:3
- And the children of Israel cried unto the LORD: for he had nine hundred chariots of iron; and twenty years he mightily oppressed the children of Israel.
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Commentary for Exodus 14:7
1. Themes:
- Divine Power vs. Human Power: The verse highlights the might of Pharaoh's army, emphasizing the scale of the opposition that the Israelites face, which sets the stage for God's intervention and deliverance.
- The Pursuit of Freedom: It reflects the determination of Pharaoh to maintain control over the Israelites, contrasting with the theme of liberation that is central to the Exodus narrative.
- Trust and Faith: The Israelites are being pursued despite their initial escape, which challenges their trust in God and His ability to protect and deliver them.
2. Historical Context:
- The verse is set after the series of plagues that God brought upon Egypt to persuade Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery. Pharaoh finally relents, and the Israelites begin their journey out of Egypt.
- However, Pharaoh's heart is hardened once more, leading him to pursue the Israelites with his army, demonstrating the precariousness of the Israelites' newfound freedom and the tension between the emerging nation of Israel and the dominant power of Egypt.
- The "six hundred chosen chariots" symbolize the elite forces of Egypt, indicating a significant military campaign aimed at recapturing the escaped slaves.
- This event leads up to the parting of the Red Sea, a pivotal moment in the Exodus story where God miraculously delivers the Israelites and destroys Pharaoh's army, solidifying His power over the nations and His commitment to His people.
In summary, Exodus 14:7 underscores the theme of God's power over human might, the struggle for freedom, and the importance of faith during adversity. It is set against the backdrop of the Israelites' escape from Egypt and Pharaoh's subsequent change of heart, which results in a dramatic confrontation between the fledgling Israelite nation and the military superpower of the time.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3947
There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לָקַח
Transliteration: lâqach
Pronunciation: law-kakh'
Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. - Strong's Number: H8337
There are 203 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁשׁ
Transliteration: shêsh
Pronunciation: shaysh
Description: masculine שִׁשָּׁה; a primitive number; compare שׂוּשׂ; six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. sixth; six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. - Strong's Number: H3967
There are 512 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֵאָה
Transliteration: mêʼâh
Pronunciation: may-aw'
Description: or מֵאיָה; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction; hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. - Strong's Number: H977
There are 164 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּחַר
Transliteration: bâchar
Pronunciation: baw-khar'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select; acceptable, appoint, choose (choice), excellent, join, be rather, require. - 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. - 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. - Strong's Number: H7991
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁלִישׁ
Transliteration: shâlîysh
Pronunciation: shaw-leesh'
Description: or שָׁלוֹשׁ; (1 Chronicles 11:11; 1 Chronicles 12:18), or שָׁלֹשׁ; (2 Samuel 23:13), from שָׁלוֹשׁ; a triple, i.e. (as a musical instrument) a triangle (or perhaps rather threestringed lute); also (as an indefinite, great quantity) a three-fold measure (perhaps a treble ephah); also (as an officer) a general of the third rank (upward, i.e. the highest); captain, instrument of musick, (great) lord, (great) measure, prince, three (from the margin).