Exodus 14:18 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD when I show my glory by defeating Pharaoh, his chariots, and his cavalry.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is saying that the Egyptians will recognize His true power and identity when He defeats their army at the Red Sea.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, this verse occurs as the Israelites are fleeing from Egypt after God sent ten plagues to convince Pharaoh to let them go. Pharaoh changes his mind and pursues them with his powerful army, including chariots and horsemen, leading to a dramatic confrontation at the Red Sea. God declares that through this event, He will demonstrate His supreme authority so that the Egyptians will recognize Him as the one true Lord.

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God has thrown Pharaoh's chariots and his entire army into the sea. Even his best military officers have drowned in the Red Sea.

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