The Egyptians shall know that I am Yahweh, when I have gotten myself honor over Pharaoh, over his chariots, and over his horsemen.”
God's question to Moses is no reproof but an admonition to resolute action; the people must move forward while Moses stretches his staff over the sea. The angel then removes from before Israel and stations himself behind them as their defence against the pursuing Egyptians.
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Commenting on Exodus 14:15-19
Moses lifted up his heart in silent prayer more effectually than Israel's loud outcries, but now God calls him from prayer to action at his post. Every thing is beautiful in its season; when we are in the way of duty we must go forward, not stand in mute astonishment, and leave the event to God.
AI summary
Commenting on Exodus 14:15-20
And the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord,.... Acknowledge him to be Jehovah, the self-existent, eternal, and immutable Being, the one only living and true God, who is wise and powerful, faithful, just, and true; that is, those Egyptians that were left behind in Egypt, hearing what was done at the Red sea; for as for those that came with Pharaoh, they all...