KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the LORD said to Moses, 'Why are you crying out to me? Tell the people of Israel to move forward.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling Moses to stop pleading in prayer and start moving forward with action, leading the people ahead despite the impossible circumstances.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place at the Red Sea when the Israelites were trapped between Pharaoh's pursuing army and the waters, with nowhere to go. Moses had been crying out to God in desperation, but God was ready to perform the miraculous parting of the sea. The timing shows God wanted His people to step forward in faith before He revealed His solution.
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