Exodus 14:1
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Original Language Analysis
וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר
spake
H1696
וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר
spake
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
1 of 5
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
יְהוָֹ֖ה
And the LORD
H3068
יְהוָֹ֖ה
And the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 5
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
Historical Context
This communication occurred at Etham, on the edge of the wilderness. God's instruction would lead Israel to reverse direction, appearing to Pharaoh as confused wanderers.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's instruction sometimes leading into apparent danger test and refine faith?
- What current situation seems like a dead end but may be God's setup for demonstrating His power?
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Analysis & Commentary
The divine initiative 'the LORD spake unto Moses' launches the Red Sea narrative. Each stage of redemption begins with God's word, not human planning. This instruction will lead Israel into apparent danger (trapped between sea and army), testing faith. God's ways often seem counterintuitive—leading toward crisis to demonstrate His power. The following commands will put Israel in a position where only divine intervention can save them.