Exodus 14:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, that he shall follow after them; and I will be honoured upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host; that the Egyptians may know that I am the LORD. And they did so.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I will make Pharaoh stubborn so that he will chase after them. I will show my glory by defeating Pharaoh and his entire army, so that the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD. And the Israelites did as they were told.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is telling Moses that He will make Pharaoh chase the Israelites so He can demonstrate His power and show everyone that He alone is the true God.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs right after the Israelites left Egypt following the tenth plague. God is preparing Moses for what's about to happen at the Red Sea, where Pharaoh's army will pursue the freed slaves. This moment sets up one of the most dramatic displays of God's power in the Old Testament - the parting of the Red Sea and the destruction of Egypt's military force.

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Exodus 14:17

And I will make the Egyptians stubborn and determined, so they will chase after the Israelites. I will bring honor to myself by showing my power over Pharaoh and all his army, his chariots, and his cavalry.

Exodus 15:1

Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD, saying: 'I will sing to the LORD, because he has won a glorious victory: he has thrown the horses and their riders into the sea.'

Exodus 15:4

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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