Exodus 14:18
And the Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD, when I have gotten me honour upon Pharaoh, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.
Original Language Analysis
וְיָֽדְע֥וּ
shall know
H3045
וְיָֽדְע֥וּ
shall know
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
1 of 9
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
3 of 9
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
יְהוָ֑ה
that I am the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֑ה
that I am the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
5 of 9
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
בְּהִכָּֽבְדִ֣י
when I have gotten me honour
H3513
בְּהִכָּֽבְדִ֣י
when I have gotten me honour
Strong's:
H3513
Word #:
6 of 9
to be heavy, i.e., in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same
Historical Context
This fulfilled God's promise to make His name known through Pharaoh (Exodus 9:16). Egypt's defeat became legendary throughout ancient Near East (Exodus 15:14-15), teaching nations YHWH's supremacy.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's judgment teaching truth to unbelievers demonstrate that His glory is paramount?
- What does comprehensive judgment (leader, technology, troops) teach about no earthly power escaping God's sovereignty?
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Analysis & Commentary
The repeated purpose statement: 'the Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD, when I have gotten me honour upon Pharaoh, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen' emphasizes pedagogical judgment. Even enemies will learn God's identity through His acts. The threefold repetition (Pharaoh, chariots, horsemen) emphasizes comprehensive judgment on all levels of power—king, technology, soldiers. Knowledge of God comes through both salvation and judgment.