Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up; he led them through the depths as through a desert. New Living Translation He commanded the Red Sea to dry up. He led Israel across the sea as if it were a desert. English Standard Version He rebuked the Red Sea, and it became dry, and he led them through the deep as through a desert. Berean Standard Bible He rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up; He led them through the depths as through a desert. King James Bible He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up: so he led them through the depths, as through the wilderness. New King James Version He rebuked the Red Sea also, and it dried up; So He led them through the depths, As through the wilderness. New American Standard Bible So He rebuked the Red Sea and it dried up, And He led them through the mighty waters, as through the wilderness. NASB 1995 Thus He rebuked the Red Sea and it dried up, And He led them through the deeps, as through the wilderness. NASB 1977 Thus He rebuked the Red Sea and it dried up; And He led them through the deeps, as through the wilderness. Legacy Standard Bible Thus He rebuked the Red Sea and it dried up, And He led them through the deeps, as through the wilderness. Amplified Bible He rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up; And He led them through the depths as through a pasture. Christian Standard Bible He rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up; he led them through the depths as through a desert. Holman Christian Standard Bible He rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up; He led them through the depths as through a desert. American Standard Version He rebuked the Red Sea also, and it was dried up: So he led them through the depths, as through a wilderness. Contemporary English Version You said to the Red Sea, "Dry up!" Then you led your people across on land as dry as a desert. English Revised Version He rebuked the Red Sea also, and it was dried up: so he led them through the depths, as through a wilderness. GOD'S WORD® Translation He angrily commanded the Red Sea, and it dried up. He led them through deep water as though it were a desert. Good News Translation He gave a command to the Red Sea, and it dried up; he led his people across on dry land. International Standard Version He shouted at the Reed Sea and it dried up; and led them through the sea as though through a desert. Majority Standard Bible He rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up; He led them through the depths as through a desert. NET Bible He shouted at the Red Sea and it dried up; he led them through the deep water as if it were a desert. New Heart English Bible He rebuked the Sea at the End also, and it was dried up; so he led them through the depths, as through a desert. Webster's Bible Translation He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up: so he led them through the depths, as through the wilderness. World English Bible He rebuked the Red Sea also, and it was dried up; so he led them through the depths, as through a desert. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd rebukes the Sea of Suph, and it is dried up, "" And causes them to go "" Through depths as a wilderness. Young's Literal Translation And rebuketh the sea of Suph, and it is dried up, And causeth them to go Through depths as a wilderness. Smith's Literal Translation And he will rebuke in the sea of sedge, and it will be dried up: and he will lead them in the depths as the desert. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he rebuked the Red Sea, and it was dried up: and he led them through the depths, as in a wilderness. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible He roared at the Red Sea and it dried up. He led them through the deep as through a desert. New Revised Standard Version He rebuked the Red Sea, and it became dry; he led them through the deep as through a desert. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe rebuked the Red Sea also, and it was dried up; so he led them through the depths, as through the wilderness. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He rebuked The Sea of Reeds and it dried up; he walked them into the deep as into the wilderness. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And He rebuked the Red Sea, and it was dried up; And He led them through the depths, as through a wilderness. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he rebuked the Red Sea, and it was dried up: so he led them through the deep as through the wilderness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good…8Yet He saved them for the sake of His name, to make His power known. 9He rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up; He led them through the depths as through a desert. 10He saved them from the hand that hated them; He redeemed them from the hand of the enemy.… Cross References Exodus 14:21-22 Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. Isaiah 51:10 Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over? Nehemiah 9:11 You divided the sea before them, and they crossed through it on dry ground. You hurled their pursuers into the depths like a stone into raging waters. Psalm 78:13 He split the sea and brought them through; He set the waters upright like a wall. Exodus 15:8 At the blast of Your nostrils the waters piled up; like a wall the currents stood firm; the depths congealed in the heart of the sea. Joshua 4:23 For the LORD your God dried up the waters of the Jordan before you until you had crossed over, just as He did to the Red Sea, which He dried up before us until we had crossed over. Isaiah 63:12-13 who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble? Psalm 136:13-14 He divided the Red Sea in two His loving devotion endures forever. / and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever. Exodus 14:29 But the Israelites had walked through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. Exodus 15:19 For when Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and horsemen went into the sea, the LORD brought the waters of the sea back over them. But the Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground. Hebrews 11:29 By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned. 1 Corinthians 10:1-2 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. Isaiah 43:16 Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea and a path through the surging waters, Psalm 114:3 The sea observed and fled; the Jordan turned back; Psalm 77:16 The waters saw You, O God; the waters saw You and swirled; even the depths were shaken. Treasury of Scripture He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up: so he led them through the depths, as through the wilderness. he rebuked. Psalm 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. Psalm 66:6 He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there did we rejoice in him. Psalm 78:13,52,53 He divided the sea, and caused them to pass through; and he made the waters to stand as an heap… so he Psalm 77:19,20 Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known… Isaiah 63:11-14 Then he remembered the days of old, Moses, and his people, saying, Where is he that brought them up out of the sea with the shepherd of his flock? where is he that put his holy Spirit within him? … Jump to Previous Causeth Deep Deeps Depths Desert Dried Dry Led Rebuked Rebuketh Red Sea Suph Waste Waters Wilderness WordJump to Next Causeth Deep Deeps Depths Desert Dried Dry Led Rebuked Rebuketh Red Sea Suph Waste Waters Wilderness WordPsalm 106 1. The psalmist exhorts to praise God4. He prays for pardon of sin, as God pardoned the fathers 7. The story of the people's rebellion, and God's mercy 47. He concludes with prayer and praise He rebuked the Red Sea This phrase highlights God's sovereign power over creation. The act of rebuking the sea is reminiscent of Jesus calming the storm in the New Testament (Mark 4:39), demonstrating divine authority over nature. The Red Sea event is a pivotal moment in Israel's history, marking their deliverance from Egyptian bondage. The term "rebuked" suggests a command that enforces order, similar to how God rebukes chaos and brings about His will. This event is a fulfillment of God's promise to deliver His people, showcasing His faithfulness and might. and it dried up; He led them through the depths as through a desert. Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure in this verse, demonstrating His power and authority over nature. 2. The Red Sea A significant body of water that God miraculously parted to deliver the Israelites from Egyptian pursuit. 3. The Israelites God's chosen people, whom He led out of slavery in Egypt and through the Red Sea. 4. Egyptians The oppressors of the Israelites, who pursued them to the Red Sea. 5. Moses The leader of the Israelites, through whom God performed the miracle of parting the Red Sea. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over CreationThe parting of the Red Sea illustrates God's absolute control over the natural world. He can alter the course of nature to fulfill His purposes and deliver His people. Deliverance and Salvation Just as God delivered the Israelites from their enemies, He offers spiritual deliverance to us through Jesus Christ. This event foreshadows the ultimate salvation found in Christ. Faith in God's Promises The Israelites had to trust in God's promise of deliverance as they faced the seemingly insurmountable obstacle of the Red Sea. We, too, are called to trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem impossible. God's Faithfulness in Trials The crossing of the Red Sea serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness during times of trial. He is present with us and will lead us through our own "seas" of difficulty. The Importance of Obedience Moses' obedience in following God's command to stretch out his hand over the sea was crucial to the miracle. Our obedience to God's instructions can lead to His miraculous work in our lives.Verse 9. - He rebuked the Red Sea also (comp. Psalm 104:7, "At thy rebuke they [i.e. the waters] fled;" see also Isaiah 50:2; Nahum 1:4). The Hebrew poets constantly represent God's dealings with inanimate nature in terms proper to his dealings with his rational creatures, thus personifying material things. And it was dried up (see Exodus 14:21, 22). So he led them through the depths, as through the wilderness (comp. Isaiah 63:13). Midbar, the word translated "wilderness," is properly a smooth stretch of down, very level, and suited for sheep walks. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He rebukedוַיִּגְעַ֣ר (way·yiḡ·‘ar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1605: To rebuke the Red ס֭וּף (sūp̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5488: A reed, the papyrus Sea, בְּיַם־ (bə·yam-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin and it dried up; וַֽיֶּחֱרָ֑ב (way·ye·ḥĕ·rāḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2717: To parch, to desolate, destroy, kill He led them וַיּוֹלִיכֵ֥ם (way·yō·w·lî·ḵêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk through the depths בַּ֝תְּהֹמ֗וֹת (bat·tə·hō·mō·wṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common plural Strong's 8415: An abyss, the deep as through a desert. כַּמִּדְבָּֽר׃ (kam·miḏ·bār) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech Links Psalm 106:9 NIVPsalm 106:9 NLT Psalm 106:9 ESV Psalm 106:9 NASB Psalm 106:9 KJV Psalm 106:9 BibleApps.com Psalm 106:9 Biblia Paralela Psalm 106:9 Chinese Bible Psalm 106:9 French Bible Psalm 106:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 106:9 He rebuked the Red Sea also (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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