Exodus 14:13
And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.
Original Language Analysis
הָעָם֮
unto the people
H5971
הָעָם֮
unto the people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
4 of 27
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
אַל
H408
אַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
5 of 27
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
הִֽתְיַצְב֗וּ
ye not stand still
H3320
הִֽתְיַצְב֗וּ
ye not stand still
Strong's:
H3320
Word #:
7 of 27
to place (any thing so as to stay); reflexively, to station, offer, continue
לִרְאֹתָ֥ם
and see
H7200
לִרְאֹתָ֥ם
and see
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
8 of 27
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 27
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יְשׁוּעַ֣ת
the salvation
H3444
יְשׁוּעַ֣ת
the salvation
Strong's:
H3444
Word #:
10 of 27
something saved, i.e., (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
11 of 27
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
12 of 27
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יַֽעֲשֶׂ֥ה
which he will shew
H6213
יַֽעֲשֶׂ֥ה
which he will shew
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
13 of 27
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
הַיּ֔וֹם
to day
H3117
הַיּ֔וֹם
to day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
15 of 27
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
כִּ֗י
H3588
כִּ֗י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
16 of 27
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
17 of 27
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
לִרְאֹתָ֥ם
and see
H7200
לִרְאֹתָ֥ם
and see
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
18 of 27
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
19 of 27
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
מִצְרַ֙יִם֙
for the Egyptians
H4714
מִצְרַ֙יִם֙
for the Egyptians
Strong's:
H4714
Word #:
20 of 27
mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt
הַיּ֔וֹם
to day
H3117
הַיּ֔וֹם
to day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
21 of 27
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
לֹ֥א
H3808
לֹ֥א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
22 of 27
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
תֹסִ֛פוּ
them again
H3254
תֹסִ֛פוּ
them again
Strong's:
H3254
Word #:
23 of 27
to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
לִרְאֹתָ֥ם
and see
H7200
לִרְאֹתָ֥ם
and see
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
24 of 27
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
ע֖וֹד
H5750
ע֖וֹד
Strong's:
H5750
Word #:
25 of 27
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
Cross References
2 Chronicles 20:17Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you.2 Chronicles 20:15And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not your's, but God's.Exodus 14:30Thus the LORD saved Israel that day out of the hand of the Egyptians; and Israel saw the Egyptians dead upon the sea shore.2 Kings 6:16And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.Isaiah 35:4Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.Lamentations 3:26It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.Hosea 13:4Yet I am the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt, and thou shalt know no god but me: for there is no saviour beside me.Habakkuk 3:13Thou wentest forth for the salvation of thy people, even for salvation with thine anointed; thou woundedst the head out of the house of the wicked, by discovering the foundation unto the neck. Selah.Isaiah 43:11I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour.Genesis 49:18I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD.
Historical Context
Moses' confidence despite circumstances demonstrates his faith in God's promises. His command to 'stand still' required Israel to resist panic and wait for God's timing rather than attempt escape.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the command to 'stand still and see' challenge the tendency toward anxious activism in crises?
- What enemy or obstacle do you need to stop fearing and trust God to handle completely?
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Analysis & Commentary
Moses' response—'Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD'—commands both negative (don't fear) and positive (stand firm) actions. The phrase 'see the salvation' (yeshu'at YHWH, יְשׁוּעַת יְהוָה) calls them to witness divine deliverance. The promise regarding Egyptians: 'whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever' predicts complete victory. Salvation requires faith to cease anxious activity and watch God work.