How does Psalm 106:10 connect with the Exodus story in Exodus 14? Psalm 106:10—The Snapshot “He saved them from the hand that hated them; He redeemed them from the hand of the enemy.” Exodus 14—The Broader Picture Exodus 14 recounts Israel trapped between Pharaoh’s army and the Red Sea. • vv. 13–14 – Moses calls Israel to “stand firm.” • vv. 21–22 – “The LORD drove the sea back… the waters were divided, and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground.” • vv. 27–30 – The sea returns, swallowing Pharaoh’s forces. “Thus the LORD saved Israel that day from the hand of the Egyptians.” Word-for-Word Echoes • “Saved” (Heb. yasha) appears in both passages (Psalm 106:10; Exodus 14:30). • “Redeemed” (Heb. gaʾal) in Psalm 106:10 mirrors the act of ransoming Israel from slavery (Exodus 6:6; 15:13). • “Hand of the enemy” vs. “hand of the Egyptians” (Exodus 14:30) highlights identical covenant language. Why the Psalmist Reaches Back to Exodus 14 • Israel’s greatest national salvation event becomes the template for praising God in later generations (Deuteronomy 4:32–34; Psalm 77:15–20). • Psalm 106 recounts Israel’s repeated failures; verse 10 inserts the Red Sea victory to prove God’s faithfulness in spite of those failures. • By invoking the Exodus, the psalmist stirs covenant confidence: the God who once redeemed still stands ready to act (Malachi 3:6). Theological Threads Tying the Texts Together • Divine Warrior: The LORD fights for His people (Exodus 14:14; Psalm 106:10). • Substitutionary Rescue: Israel walks free while Egypt is swallowed—a pattern fulfilled ultimately in Christ’s redemption (1 Corinthians 10:1–4; Colossians 1:13). • Covenant Loyalty: Deliverance confirms God’s promise to Abraham (Genesis 15:13–14; Exodus 2:24). • Total Victory: Not one Egyptian survives (Exodus 14:28); enemies are decisively “redeemed from the hand” (Psalm 106:10). Living the Connection Today • Remember: Regularly rehearse God’s past deliverances; they anchor present faith (Psalm 77:11). • Stand Still: Like Israel at the sea, trust God’s power when escape seems impossible (Exodus 14:13). • Worship: Let historical salvation fuel present praise—sing the song of Moses and the Lamb (Revelation 15:3). |
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