What is the meaning of Exodus 14:25? He caused their chariot wheels to wobble • The text states plainly that the LORD Himself intervened in the mechanics of Egypt’s mighty war machines (Exodus 14:24–25). • Similar direct acts of judgment on Egypt’s military power are recalled in Deuteronomy 11:4, underscoring that God is not limited to “spiritual” influence but acts in the physical realm as well. • Psalm 77:16–20 poetically re-tells this moment, emphasizing creation’s readiness to obey its Creator against human pride. So that they had difficulty driving • The finest army on earth suddenly finds its superior technology useless; God reverses their advantage (Psalm 33:10). • This frustration echoes the plagues (Exodus 7–12), where each judgment dismantled Egypt’s confidence one layer at a time. • By making progress impossible, the LORD positions the Egyptians exactly where His final deliverance for Israel will be displayed (Exodus 14:3–4). “Let us flee from the Israelites,” • Panic replaces arrogance. Earlier they pursued Israel with “all Pharaoh’s horses and chariots” (Exodus 14:23); now they can think only of escape. • Their words fulfill God’s promise that Egypt would “know that I am the LORD” (Exodus 7:5). • This reaction foreshadows future enemies trembling at Israel’s approach (Joshua 2:9–11; 1 Samuel 4:7-8). “for the LORD is fighting for them against Egypt!” • Even pagan soldiers discern that the battle belongs to the LORD (Exodus 14:14). • The phrase “fighting for them” resurfaces throughout Israel’s history—Deuteronomy 1:30; Joshua 10:14; 2 Chronicles 20:15—reminding God’s people that victory comes from His hand, not their own strength. • Their confession magnifies God’s glory: He gains honor over Pharaoh exactly as He declared (Exodus 14:17-18). summary Exodus 14:25 shows the LORD’s direct, literal intervention to save His people and judge their oppressors. By crippling Egypt’s chariots, He strips away human power, provokes an enemy confession of His supremacy, and demonstrates that He fights for those who trust Him. |
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