And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand over the sea, that the waters may come again upon the Egyptians, upon their chariots, and upon their horsemen.
And the LORD said to Moses, 'Stretch out your hand over the sea, so that the waters will flow back over the Egyptians, over their chariots, and over their soldiers on horses.'
God is instructing Moses to bring the sea waters back down on the Egyptian army that was pursuing the Israelites.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the dramatic escape of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, when Pharaoh's army pursued them to the Red Sea. God had just miraculously parted the waters so the Israelites could cross on dry ground, but now the Egyptian chariots and horsemen were following them into the sea bed. This command to Moses would complete their deliverance by destroying their pursuers.
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