Psalms 106:9

He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up: so he led them through the depths, as through the wilderness.

He rebuked {H1605} the Red {H5488} sea {H3220} also, and it was dried up {H2717}: so he led {H3212} them through the depths {H8415}, as through the wilderness {H4057}.

He rebuked the Sea of Suf, and it dried up; he led them through its depths as through a desert.

He rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up; He led them through the depths as through a desert.

He rebuked the Red Sea also, and it was dried up: So he led them through the depths, as through a wilderness.

Psalm 106:9 recounts one of the most astonishing acts of divine intervention in the history of Israel: the miraculous parting and crossing of the Red Sea. This verse highlights God's absolute sovereignty and power over creation, demonstrated through His deliverance of His people from Egyptian bondage.

Context

Psalm 106 is a historical psalm, a national confession of Israel's recurring unfaithfulness and God's enduring mercy. Verses 7-12 of this psalm specifically recall the events surrounding the Exodus from Egypt, particularly the crossing of the Red Sea. This event was a foundational moment for the nation of Israel, sealing their liberation and establishing God as their mighty deliverer. Despite their past grumbling and lack of faith, God acted powerfully on their behalf.

Key Themes

  • Divine Power and Sovereignty: The phrase "He rebuked the Red sea" emphasizes God's absolute authority over nature. The sea, a formidable and often terrifying force, immediately obeyed His command, demonstrating that no power can stand against the Almighty. This echoes other scriptures attesting to God's control over the seas, such as Psalm 93:4.
  • Miraculous Deliverance: The drying up of the Red Sea was not a natural phenomenon but a supernatural act of salvation. God made a way where there was no way, providing an escape route for His people while simultaneously bringing judgment upon their pursuers.
  • God's Guidance and Provision: Leading them "through the depths, as through the wilderness" signifies God's complete guidance. He not only created a path through the overwhelming waters but also led them through the subsequent challenging journey into the wilderness, promising His presence and provision in all circumstances.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "rebuked" is ga'ar (גָּעַר), which implies a strong, authoritative command or rebuke, often used when God confronts chaos or enemies. It suggests a powerful, almost personal confrontation with the elements, forcing them to submit to His will. This term is also used in other contexts where God silences or brings order to unruly forces. The "depths" (tehomot, תְּהֹמוֹת) refers to the deep, churning waters, highlighting the immensity of the miracle – God didn't just dry up a shallow area, but parted the vast ocean.

Practical Application

This verse serves as a powerful reminder for believers today that God is capable of overcoming any obstacle, no matter how immense or impossible it may seem. Just as He made a way through the Red Sea for Israel, He can make a way for us through our own "depths" or "wilderness" experiences. When facing overwhelming challenges, whether personal, financial, or spiritual, we can find comfort and strength in the knowledge that our God is sovereign and mighty to deliver. He promises to be with us, even when we pass through the waters.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Psalms 18:15

    Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world were discovered at thy rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils.

  • Nahum 1:4

    He rebuketh the sea, and maketh it dry, and drieth up all the rivers: Bashan languisheth, and Carmel, and the flower of Lebanon languisheth.

  • Exodus 14:27

    And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to his strength when the morning appeared; and the Egyptians fled against it; and the LORD overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea.

  • Exodus 14:29

    But the children of Israel walked upon dry [land] in the midst of the sea; and the waters [were] a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.

  • Psalms 78:13

    He divided the sea, and caused them to pass through; and he made the waters to stand as an heap.

  • Exodus 14:21

    ¶ And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go [back] by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry [land], and the waters were divided.

  • Exodus 14:22

    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.

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