What is the meaning of Exodus 14:1? Then “Then” connects us to the flow of the story. Israel has just left Egypt (Exodus 13:17-22) and is camped by the Red Sea. • The word marks God’s ongoing, step-by-step guidance—He never abandons His people midway (Psalm 37:23-24). • It reminds us that divine timing is perfect; every directive follows exactly when it is needed (Ecclesiastes 3:1). • Just as the previous verse ended with Israel obeying the cloudy-pillar leadership of God (Exodus 13:21-22), “Then” signals the next move in that same unwavering care. the LORD This is the covenant name, underscoring God’s unchanging faithfulness (Malachi 3:6). • The same LORD who promised deliverance in Exodus 6:6 is now directing the final stage of escape. • His identity assures Israel—and us—of absolute authority over every obstacle, including Pharaoh’s army (Psalm 24:8). • Because He is the LORD, His words carry certainty; none of His purposes can be thwarted (Job 42:2). said God speaks; creation and history respond (Genesis 1:3). • Every command is both revelation and power—what He speaks comes to pass (Isaiah 55:11). • Israel’s survival depends not on their own insight but on the voice of God (Deuteronomy 8:3). • In moments of crisis, God’s primary provision is often a fresh word of direction, just as Jesus later calmed storms with a word (Mark 4:39). to Moses The instruction is personal and specific. • Moses, called at the burning bush (Exodus 3:10), continues to function as mediator between God and the nation. • God chooses leaders to relay His guidance; the people are blessed when they listen (Hebrews 13:7). • Moses’ obedience here prepares the stage for the miracle of the sea, showing why Numbers 12:7-8 calls him faithful in all God’s house. summary Exodus 14:1 may be brief—“Then the LORD said to Moses”—but it is loaded with hope. “Then” ties God’s new direction to His previous faithfulness; “the LORD” guarantees covenant power; “said” reveals that divine speech brings reality; “to Moses” highlights the chosen channel for deliverance. Together they reassure us that, in every tight spot, God still speaks, still leads, and still keeps His promises. |
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