Topical Encyclopedia The miraculous division of the Red Sea is one of the most significant events in the Old Testament, showcasing God's power and faithfulness to His people, Israel. This event is recorded in the Book of Exodus and is a pivotal moment in the narrative of the Israelites' escape from Egyptian bondage.Biblical Account: The account of the Red Sea's division is found in Exodus 14. After the Israelites had left Egypt, Pharaoh and his army pursued them, trapping them by the sea. In this moment of crisis, God instructed Moses to stretch out his hand over the sea. Exodus 14:21-22 states: "Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove the sea back with a strong east wind and 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." The Role of the Wind: The "strong east wind" mentioned in the passage is a critical element in the miracle. This wind, sent by God, was the means by which the waters were parted, allowing the Israelites to cross on dry ground. The use of the wind highlights God's sovereignty over nature and His ability to use natural elements to accomplish His divine purposes. Theological Significance: The division of the Red Sea is not merely a demonstration of God's power but also a testament to His covenantal faithfulness. It serves as a physical manifestation of God's deliverance and protection of His chosen people. The event is frequently referenced throughout Scripture as a symbol of salvation and divine intervention. New Testament References: The miracle of the Red Sea is echoed in the New Testament as a typology of baptism and salvation. In 1 Corinthians 10:1-2 , the Apostle Paul writes, "For I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our fathers 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." Historical and Cultural Context: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the sea often represented chaos and danger. God's control over the sea in this narrative would have been a powerful statement to the Israelites and surrounding nations of His supremacy over all creation. Impact on Israel's Faith: The crossing of the Red Sea became a foundational account for the Israelites, reinforcing their identity as God's people and His role as their deliverer. It was a defining moment that shaped their understanding of God's power and His commitment to their welfare. Conclusion: The division of the Red Sea by a strong east wind remains one of the most celebrated miracles in biblical history. It underscores the themes of deliverance, faith, and the mighty hand of God working on behalf of His people. Torrey's Topical Textbook Exodus 14:21And 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. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library Interpretation of Prophecy. Letter v. Prayer and Fasting. The Day of Pentecost. Of the Three Woe Trumpets. Scriptural Predictions of an Apostasy. Appendix xii. The Baptism of Proselytes The Reaction against Egypt Of Antichrist, and his Ruin: and of the Slaying the Witnesses. The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus The Last Days of the Old Eastern World Resources What is the day of Pentecost? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the meaning of the Hebrew word ruach? | GotQuestions.org Why are there times when God seems silent / absent in a believer's life? | GotQuestions.org Wind: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics The Wind of Iniquity Which Leads to Destruction The Wind of Terrors Which Pursue the Soul The Wind of the Operations of the Holy Spirit The Wind of the Speeches of the Desperate The Wind: (Bringing Forth) of Disappointed Expectations The Wind: (Chaff or Stubble Before) of the Wicked The Wind: (Feeding Upon) of Vain Hopes The Wind: (Sowing) a Course of Sin The Wind: (When Destructive) the Judgments of God The Wind: (Without Rain) One Who Boasts of a False Gift The Wind: Accomplishes the Purposes of God The Wind: Frequently Brings Rain The Wind: from the North Drives Away Rain The Wind: God: Brings Forth, out of his Treasuries The Wind: God: Gathers, in his Hand The Wind: Miracles Connected With: Calmed by Casting out Jonah The Wind: Miracles Connected With: Calmed by Christ The Wind: Miracles Connected With: Locusts Brought By The Wind: Miracles Connected With: Locusts Removed By The Wind: Miracles Connected With: Quails Brought By The Wind: Miracles Connected With: Raises on Account of Jonah The Wind: Miracles Connected With: Red Sea Divided By The Wind: Miracles Connected With: Rocks and Mountains Rent By The Wind: Movement of the Leaves of Trees By, Noticed The Wind: Tempestuous: Destroys Houses The Wind: Tempestuous: Drives About the Largest Ships The Wind: Tempestuous: Raises the Sea in Waves The Wind: The Simoom or Pestilential Wind The Wind: Theory of, Above Man's Comprehension The Wind: when Violent Called: Fierce Wind The Wind: when Violent Called: Great and Strong Wind The Wind: when Violent Called: Mighty Wind The Wind: when Violent Called: Rough Wind The Wind: when Violent Called: Storm The Wind: when Violent Called: Stormy Wind The Wind: when Violent Called: Tempest The Wind: when Violent Called: Windy Storm Wind: East in the Valley of the Euphrates River Wind: East: At the City of Nineveh Wind: East: Hot and Blasting in Egypt Wind: East: Tempestuous in the Land of Uz Wind: North: Free from Humidity in Canaan Wind: West: Took Away the Plague of Locusts from the Land of Egypt Related Terms The-not-beloved (1 Occurrence) Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences) Kirjathjearim (17 Occurrences) Vine-dressers (18 Occurrences) Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) |
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