Êxodo 14:23-25 NVT

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 14:21-31

We have here the history of that work of wonder which is so often mentioned both in the Old and New Testament, the dividing of the Red Sea before th 3b1a e children of Israel. It was the terror of the Canaanites (Josh. 2:9, 10), the praise and triumph of the Israelites, Ps. 114:3; Ps. 106:9; 136:13, 14. It was a type of baptism, 1 Cor. 10:1, 2. Israel's passage through it was typical of the conversion of souls (Isa. 11:15), and the Egyptians? perdition in it was typical of the final ruin of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 14:23

And the Egyptians pursued ,.... The Israelites going forwards towards the sea as they were ordered, and going into it: and went in after them into the midst of the sea ; which if fearful of, they might conclude it was as safe for them to go in as for the Israelites; but perhaps through the darkness of the night, and the eagerness of their pursuit, they might not perceive where they were, nor the danger they were exposed unto: even all Pharaoh's horses, his chariots, and his horsemen ... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 14:24

And it came to pass, that in the morning watch ,.... The Romans divided the night into four watches, so the Hebrews; though some say into three only. The first began at six o'clock, and lasted till nine, the second was from thence to twelve, the third from thence to three in the morning, and the last from three to six, which is here called the morning watch; so that this was some time between three and six o'clock in the morning: the Lord looked unto the host of the Egyptians, through the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 14:25

And took off their chariot wheels ,.... The Targum of Jonathan renders it "cut" or "sawed them off"; perhaps they might be broken off by the hailstones. Milton F19 Paradise Lost, B. 12. ver. 210. seems to have a notion of Pharaoh's chariot wheels being broken, when he says, "and craze" (i.e. break) "their chariot wheels"; or, as Jarchi suggests, he burnt them, through the force of the fire or lightning: that they drave them heavily ; the wheels being off, the chariots must be... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 14:24

The morning watch - A watch was the fourth part of the time from sun-setting to sun-rising; so called from soldiers keeping guard by night, who being changed four times during the night, the periods came to be called watches. - Dodd. As here and in 1 Samuel 11:11 ; is mentioned the morning watch; so in Lamentations 2:19 , the beginning of the watches; and in Judges 7:19 , the middle watch is spoken of; in Luke 12:38 , the second and third watch; and in Matthew 14:25 , the fourth... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 14:24

Verse 24 24.And it came to pass, that, in the morning-watch. In the morning the angel began to look upon the Egyptians, not that they had escaped his sight before; but for the purpose of destroying them by sudden submersion, though he had seemed previously to forget them, when hidden by the cloud. (157) And first, He opened their eyes, that too late they might see whither their mad impetuosity had brought them; and also that they might perceive how they were contending not with man only, but... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 14:10-23

The deliverance. Consider on this section:— I. THE CRITICAL SITUATION OF THE ISRAELITES . 1 . Their position. "Encamping by the sea, beside Pi-hahiroth, before Baal Zephon" ( Exodus 14:9 ). The first view of the sea would probably be attractive to them. Its breeze, after the tedious travel of the desert, would be deliciously refreshing. They would look with a child's wonder and delight on the novel spectacle it presented. They would crowd to the beach to watch its... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 14:13-31

God completes the deliverance of the Israelites from Pharaoh and removes their terror. I. NOTE THE WAY IN WHICH MOSES MEETS THE COMPLAINTS OF THE ISRAELITES . They had addressed to him sarcastic, flippant, and in every way unworthy speeches. They were not so filled with fear, not so occupied with the troubles of their own hearts, but that they could find a malignant delight in striving to make him ridiculous. This mingling of feelings on their part, fear mingled... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 14:19-31

The goodness and severity of God. I. WHAT GOD IS TO HIS OWN IN THE DAY OF TROUBLE . 1 . He comes between them and their foes. God's presence is between us and our enemies, and they can do no more against us than his love permits. 2 . He is light to them in the time of peril. 3 . The waters are divided before them However much our way may seem hedged in, God's arm will open up a path for us. 4 . The way was not only a path of escape, but one of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 14:23

All Pharaoh's horses, his chariots, and his horsemen . Here, as elsewhere, the word translated "horsemen" probably means the men who rode in the chariots. Observe that the Pharaoh himself is not said to have gone in. Menephthah was apt to avoid placing himself in a position of danger. Nor is any of the infantry said to have entered the bed of the sea. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 14:21-31

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 14:23

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 14:24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 14:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 14:24

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 14:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 14:10-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 14:13-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 14:19-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 14:23

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