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13 Moses answered, “Do not be afraid. Be strong, and you will see the salvation that the Lord will work for you today, for you will never again see the Egyptians that you see today. 14 The Lord will battle for you. Be calm!”

15 The Children of Israel Cross the Red Sea.[a] The Lord said to Moses, “Why do they cry out to me? Order the children of Israel to set out again.

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Footnotes

  1. Exodus 14:15 At last, the chosen people throw off their bondage by traversing the waters on dry feet thanks to God who fights for them. Israel could do no less than acknowledge its liberator. God wrests his people from the imminent catastrophe. Tradition seized upon this event and multiplied and exaggerated its details in order to magnify a feat that gave glory to God. History has become epic.

13 Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid.(A) Stand firm and you will see(B) the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see(C) again. 14 The Lord will fight(D) for you; you need only to be still.”(E)

15 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me?(F) Tell the Israelites to move on.

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