KJV ORIGINAL
He divided the sea, and caused them to pass through; and he made the waters to stand as an heap.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He split the sea in two and let them walk through it; he made the waters stand up like a wall on both sides.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse celebrates how God miraculously parted the Red Sea, allowing the Israelites to escape from Egypt by walking through on dry ground.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to the famous exodus from Egypt when Moses led the Israelites out of slavery around 1400-1200 BC. God performed this dramatic miracle at the Red Sea to save His people from Pharaoh's pursuing army. This event became one of the most celebrated demonstrations of God's power in Jewish history and is still commemorated in Passover celebrations today.
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