Exodus 14:30
Thus the LORD saved Israel that day out of the hand of the Egyptians; and Israel saw the Egyptians dead upon the sea shore.
Original Language Analysis
וַיּ֨וֹשַׁע
saved
H3467
וַיּ֨וֹשַׁע
saved
Strong's:
H3467
Word #:
1 of 16
properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
יְהוָ֜ה
Thus the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֜ה
Thus the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 16
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
בַּיּ֥וֹם
that day
H3117
בַּיּ֥וֹם
that day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
3 of 16
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
הַה֛וּא
H1931
הַה֛וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
4 of 16
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
6 of 16
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
מִיַּ֣ד
out of the hand
H3027
מִיַּ֣ד
out of the hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
7 of 16
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
וַיַּ֤רְא
saw
H7200
וַיַּ֤רְא
saw
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
9 of 16
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
10 of 16
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
11 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
14 of 16
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
Cross References
Psalms 106:10And he saved them from the hand of him that hated them, and redeemed them from the hand of the enemy.Psalms 106:8Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.Psalms 58:10The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.Jude 1:5I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not.Psalms 59:10The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies.Exodus 14:13And 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.1 Samuel 14:23So the LORD saved Israel that day: and the battle passed over unto Beth-aven.
Historical Context
Bodies and equipment washing ashore after the storm provided tangible proof of Egypt's destruction. This visual confirmation assured Israel the threat was permanently ended, not merely delayed.
Questions for Reflection
- How does visible evidence of God's complete victory over threats strengthen faith for future challenges?
- What 'Egyptian corpses' (defeated enemies) has God washed ashore in your life as proof of His salvation?
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Analysis & Commentary
The summary statement 'the LORD saved Israel that day out of the hand of the Egyptians' credits God alone for deliverance. The verb 'saved' (yasha, יָשַׁע) is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua)—God saves. The phrase 'Israel saw the Egyptians dead upon the sea shore' provided visible confirmation of complete victory. Seeing enemy corpses washed ashore proved the threat was ended. What terrified them the day before now lies lifeless—God's thorough salvation.