The children of Israel went into the midst of the sea on the dry ground, and the waters were a wall to them on their right hand, and on their left.
God can break through the greatest difficulties and force a way where none exists. The Almighty is not bound by nature's laws; when He pleases, fire will not burn and water will not flow. This sea divided before Israel is a mirror of His power and His faithfulness to His people.
AI summary
Commenting on Exodus 14:21-31
the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea, &c.--It is highly probable that Moses, along with Aaron, first planted his footsteps on the untrodden sand, encouraging the people to follow him without fear of the treacherous walls; and when we take into account the multitudes that followed him, the immense number who through infancy and old age were incapable of hastening their...
And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground,.... Some Jewish writers say (c), that the tribe of Judah went in first, and then the other tribes followed; but it is most likely, what Josephus says (d), that Moses first entered in, and then the Israelites, encouraged by his example, went in after him; and a very adventurous...