Crossing the Red Sea

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וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר name דָבַר dâbar a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue answer, appoint, bid, comm יְהֹוָ֖ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ מֹשֶׁ֥ה Moses מֹשֶׁה Môsheh from H4871 (מָשָׁה); drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver Moses. לֵּאמֹֽר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( ׃

Then the LORD said to Moses,

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דַּבֵּר֮ name דָבַר dâbar a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue answer, appoint, bid, comm אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ בְּנֵ֣י man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, יִשְׂרָאֵל֒ Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. וְיָשֻׁ֗בוּ answer שׁוּב shûwb a primitive root; to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting וְיַחֲנוּ֙ abide חָנָה chânâh a primitive root (compare H2603 (חָנַן)); properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch atent; gen. לִפְנֵי֙ fore פָּנִים pânîym plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from H6437 (פָּנָה)); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (lite פִּ֣י Pi hahiroth פִּי הַחִירֹת Pîy ha-Chîyrôth from H6310 (פֶּה) and the feminine plural of a noun (from the same root as H2356 (חוֹר)), with the article interpolated; mouth of the gorges; Pi-ha-Chiroth, a p הַחִירֹ֔ת Pi hahiroth פִּי הַחִירֹת Pîy ha-Chîyrôth from H6310 (פֶּה) and the feminine plural of a noun (from the same root as H2356 (חוֹר)), with the article interpolated; mouth of the gorges; Pi-ha-Chiroth, a p בֵּ֥ין among בֵּין bêyn (sometimes in the plural masculine or feminine); properly, the constructive form of an otherwise unused noun from H995 (בִּין); a distinction; but used only as מִגְדֹּ֖ל Migdol מִגְדּוֹל Migdôwl or מִגְדֹּל; probably of Egyptian origin; Migdol, a place in Egypt Migdol, tower. וּבֵ֣ין among בֵּין bêyn (sometimes in the plural masculine or feminine); properly, the constructive form of an otherwise unused noun from H995 (בִּין); a distinction; but used only as הַיָּ֑ם sea יָם yâm from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes לִפְנֵי֙ fore פָּנִים pânîym plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from H6437 (פָּנָה)); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (lite בַּ֣עַל Baal zephon בַּעַל צְפוֹן Baʻal Tsᵉphôwn from H1168 (בַּעַל) and H6828 (צָפוֹן) (in the sense of cold) (according to others an Egyptian form of Typhon, the destroyer); Baal of winter; Baal-Tsephon, a p צְפֹ֔ן Baal zephon בַּעַל צְפוֹן Baʻal Tsᵉphôwn from H1168 (בַּעַל) and H6828 (צָפוֹן) (in the sense of cold) (according to others an Egyptian form of Typhon, the destroyer); Baal of winter; Baal-Tsephon, a p נִכְח֥וֹ before נֵכַח nêkach from an unused root meaning to be straightforward; properly, the fore part; used adverbially, opposite before, over against. תַחֲנ֖וּ abide חָנָה chânâh a primitive root (compare H2603 (חָנַן)); properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch atent; gen. עַל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ־ הַיָּֽם sea יָם yâm from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes ׃

“Tell the Israelites to turn back and encamp before Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea. You are to encamp by the sea, directly opposite Baal-zephon.

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וְאָמַ֤ר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( פַּרְעֹה֙ Pharaoh פַּרְעֹה Parʻôh of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings Pharaoh. לִבְנֵ֣י man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. נְבֻכִ֥ים be entangled בּוּךְ bûwk a primitive root; to involve (literally or figuratively) be entangled, (perplexed). הֵ֖ם like הֵם hêm or (prolonged) הֵמָּה; masculine plural from H1981 (הֲלַךְ); they (only used when emphatic) it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) בָּאָ֑רֶץ earth אֶרֶץ ʼerets from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land) [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins סָגַ֥ר close up סָגַר çâgar a primitive root; to shut up; figuratively, to surrender close up, deliver (up), give over (up), inclose, [idiom] pure, repair, shut (in, self, out, up, up toge עֲלֵיהֶ֖ם above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, הַמִּדְבָּֽר desert מִדְבָּר midbâr from H1696 (דָבַר) in the sense of driving; a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs) ׃

For Pharaoh will say of the Israelites, ‘They are wandering the land in confusion; the wilderness has boxed them in.’

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וְחִזַּקְתִּ֣י aid חָזַק châzaq a primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ לֵב comfortably לֵב lêb a form of H3824 (לֵבָב); the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything ־ פַּרְעֹה֮ Pharaoh פַּרְעֹה Parʻôh of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings Pharaoh. וְרָדַ֣ף chase רָדַף râdaph a primitive root; to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively (of time) gone by) chase, put to flight, follow (after, on), hunt, (be under) persecut אַחֲרֵיהֶם֒ after אַחַר ʼachar from H309 (אָחַר); properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses) after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, bac וְאִכָּבְדָ֤ה glory כָּבַד kâbad or כָּבֵד; a primitive root; to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable; causatively, to make wei בְּפַרְעֹה֙ Pharaoh פַּרְעֹה Parʻôh of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings Pharaoh. וּבְכָל all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne ־ חֵיל֔וֹ able חַיִל chayil from H2342 (חוּל); probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of וְיָדְע֥וּ acknowledge יָדַע yâdaʻ a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (inc מִצְרַ֖יִם Egyptian מִצְרִי Mitsrîy from H4714 (מִצְרַיִם); a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim Egyptian, of Egypt. כִּֽי and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel ־ אֲנִ֣י me אֲנִי ʼănîy contracted from H595 (אָנֹכִי); I I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. יְהוָ֑ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). וַיַּֽעֲשׂוּ accomplish עָשָׂה ʻâsâh a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruis ־ כֵֽן as as כֵּן kên from H3559 (כּוּן); properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications ׃

And I will harden Pharaoh’s heart so that he will pursue them. But I will gain honor by means of Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD.” So this is what the Israelites did.

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וַיֻּגַּד֙ bewray נָגַד nâgad a primitive root; properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mo לְמֶ֣לֶךְ king מֶלֶךְ melek from H4427 (מָלַךְ); a king king, royal. מִצְרַ֔יִם Egypt מִצְרַיִם Mitsrayim dual of H4693 (מָצוֹר); Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. כִּ֥י and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel בָרַ֖ח fain בָּרַח bârach a primitive root; to bolt, i.e. figuratively, to flee suddenly chase (away); drive away, fain, flee (away), put to flight, make haste, reach, run away, shoot. הָעָ֑ם people עַם ʻam from H6004 (עָמַם); a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flo וַ֠יֵּהָפֵךְ change הָפַךְ hâphak a primitive root; to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert [idiom] become, change, come, be converted, give, make (a bed), ov לְבַ֨ב breast לֵבָב lêbâb from H3823 (לָבַב); used also like H3820 (לֵב) the heart (as the most interior organ); [phrase] bethink themselves, breast, comfortably, courage, ((faint), (ten פַּרְעֹ֤ה Pharaoh פַּרְעֹה Parʻôh of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings Pharaoh. וַעֲבָדָיו֙ bondman עֶבֶד ʻebed from H5647 (עָבַד); a servant [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ הָעָ֔ם people עַם ʻam from H6004 (עָמַם); a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flo וַיֹּֽאמרוּ֙ name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( מַה how מָה mâh or מַה; or מָ; or מַ; also מֶה; a primitive particle; properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), o ־ זֹּ֣את hereby זֹאת zôʼth irregular feminine of H2089 (זֶה); this (often used adverb) hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefo עָשִׂ֔ינוּ accomplish עָשָׂה ʻâsâh a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruis כִּֽי and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel ־ שִׁלַּ֥חְנוּ appoint שָׁלַח shâlach a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications) [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idio אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. מֵעָבְדֵֽנוּ keep in bondage עָבַד ʻâbad a primitive root; to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc. [idiom] be, keep in bondage, be bondmen, bond-service, com ׃

When the king of Egypt was told that the people had fled, Pharaoh and his officials changed their minds about them and said, “What have we done? We have released Israel from serving us.”

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וַיֶּאְסֹ֖ר bind אָסַר ʼâçar a primitive root; to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle bind, fast, gird, harness, hold, keep, make ready, order, prepare, prison אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ רִכְבּ֑וֹ chariot רֶכֶב rekeb from H7392 (רָכַב); a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone chariot, (upper) millstone, multitude וְאֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ עַמּ֖וֹ people עַם ʻam from H6004 (עָמַם); a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flo לָקַ֥ח accept לָקַח lâqach a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications) accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receiv עִמּֽוֹ accompanying עִם ʻim from H6004 (עָמַם); adverb or preposition, with (i.e. in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix ׃

So Pharaoh prepared his chariot and took his army with him.

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וַיִּקַּ֗ח accept לָקַח lâqach a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications) accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receiv שֵׁשׁ six שֵׁשׁ shêsh masculine שִׁשָּׁה; a primitive number; compare H7797 (שׂוּשׂ) six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. sixth six(-teen, -teenth), s ־ מֵא֥וֹת hundred מֵאָה mêʼâh or מֵאיָה; properly, a primitive numeral a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. רֶ֙כֶב֙ chariot רֶכֶב rekeb from H7392 (רָכַב); a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone chariot, (upper) millstone, multitude בָּח֔וּר young בָּחוּר bâchûwr or בָּחֻר; participle passive of H977 (בָּחַר); properly, selected, i.e. a youth (often collective) (choice) young (man), chosen, [idiom] hole. וְכֹ֖ל all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne רֶ֣כֶב chariot רֶכֶב rekeb from H7392 (רָכַב); a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone chariot, (upper) millstone, multitude מִצְרָ֑יִם Egypt מִצְרַיִם Mitsrayim dual of H4693 (מָצוֹר); Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. וְשָׁלִשִׁ֖ם lord שָׁלִישׁ shâlîysh or שָׁלוֹשׁ; (1 Chronicles 11:11; 1 Chronicles 12:18), or שָׁלֹשׁ; (2 Samuel 23:13), from H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ); a triple, i.e. (as a musical instrument) a triangle עַל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ־ כֻּלּֽוֹ all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne ׃

He took 600 of the best chariots, and all the other chariots of Egypt, with officers over all of them.

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וַיְחַזֵּ֣ק aid חָזַק châzaq a primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind יְהֹוָ֗ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ לֵ֤ב comfortably לֵב lêb a form of H3824 (לֵבָב); the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything פַּרְעֹה֙ Pharaoh פַּרְעֹה Parʻôh of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings Pharaoh. מֶ֣לֶךְ king מֶלֶךְ melek from H4427 (מָלַךְ); a king king, royal. מִצְרַ֔יִם Egypt מִצְרַיִם Mitsrayim dual of H4693 (מָצוֹר); Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. וַיִּרְדֹּ֕ף chase רָדַף râdaph a primitive root; to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively (of time) gone by) chase, put to flight, follow (after, on), hunt, (be under) persecut אַחֲרֵ֖י after אַחַר ʼachar from H309 (אָחַר); properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses) after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, bac בְּנֵ֣י man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. וּבְנֵ֣י man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. יֹצְאִ֖ים appear יָצָא yâtsâʼ a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim. [idiom] after, appear, [idi בְּיָ֥ד able יָד yâd a primitive word; in distinction from H3709 (כַּף), the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figurat רָמָֽה bring up רוּם rûwm a primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively) bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty ׃

And the LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt so that he pursued the Israelites, who were marching out defiantly.

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וַיִּרְדְּפ֨וּ chase רָדַף râdaph a primitive root; to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively (of time) gone by) chase, put to flight, follow (after, on), hunt, (be under) persecut מִצְרַ֜יִם Egyptian מִצְרִי Mitsrîy from H4714 (מִצְרַיִם); a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim Egyptian, of Egypt. אַחֲרֵיהֶ֗ם after אַחַר ʼachar from H309 (אָחַר); properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses) after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, bac וַיַּשִּׂ֤יגוּ ability נָשַׂג nâsag a primitive root; to reach (literally or figuratively) ability, be able, attain (unto), (be able to, can) get, lay at, put, reach, remove, wax rich, [idiom] sur אוֹתָם֙ apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb חֹנִ֣ים abide חָנָה chânâh a primitive root (compare H2603 (חָנַן)); properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch atent; gen. עַל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ־ הַיָּ֔ם sea יָם yâm from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes כָּל all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne ־ סוּס֙ crane סוּס çûwç or סֻס; from an unused root meaning to skip (properly, for joy); a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight) crane, horse (-back, -hoof). Compa רֶ֣כֶב chariot רֶכֶב rekeb from H7392 (רָכַב); a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone chariot, (upper) millstone, multitude פַּרְעֹ֔ה Pharaoh פַּרְעֹה Parʻôh of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings Pharaoh. וּפָרָשָׁ֖יו horseman פָּרָשׁ pârâsh from H6567 (פָּרָשׁ); (compare H5483 (סוּס)) a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot וְחֵיל֑וֹ able חַיִל chayil from H2342 (חוּל); probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of עַל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ־ פִּי֙ Pi hahiroth פִּי הַחִירֹת Pîy ha-Chîyrôth from H6310 (פֶּה) and the feminine plural of a noun (from the same root as H2356 (חוֹר)), with the article interpolated; mouth of the gorges; Pi-ha-Chiroth, a p הַֽחִירֹ֔ת Pi hahiroth פִּי הַחִירֹת Pîy ha-Chîyrôth from H6310 (פֶּה) and the feminine plural of a noun (from the same root as H2356 (חוֹר)), with the article interpolated; mouth of the gorges; Pi-ha-Chiroth, a p לִפְנֵ֖י fore פָּנִים pânîym plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from H6437 (פָּנָה)); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (lite בַּ֥עַל Baal zephon בַּעַל צְפוֹן Baʻal Tsᵉphôwn from H1168 (בַּעַל) and H6828 (צָפוֹן) (in the sense of cold) (according to others an Egyptian form of Typhon, the destroyer); Baal of winter; Baal-Tsephon, a p צְפֹֽן Baal zephon בַּעַל צְפוֹן Baʻal Tsᵉphôwn from H1168 (בַּעַל) and H6828 (צָפוֹן) (in the sense of cold) (according to others an Egyptian form of Typhon, the destroyer); Baal of winter; Baal-Tsephon, a p ׃

The Egyptians—all Pharaoh’s horses and chariots, horsemen and troops—pursued the Israelites and overtook them as they camped by the sea near Pi-hahiroth, opposite Baal-zephon.

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וּפַרְעֹ֖ה Pharaoh פַּרְעֹה Parʻôh of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings Pharaoh. הִקְרִ֑יב approach קָרַב qârab a primitive root; to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), וַיִּשְׂאוּ֩ accept נָשָׂא nâsâʼ or נָסָה; (Psalm 4:6 (H7 (אֲבַד))), a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative accept, advance בְנֵֽי man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, ־ יִשְׂרָאֵ֨ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ עֵינֵיהֶ֜ם affliction עַיִן ʻayin probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape) affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] bef וְהִנֵּ֥ה behold הִנֵּה hinnêh prolongation for H2005 (הֵן); lo! behold, lo, see. מִצְרַ֣יִם Egyptian מִצְרִי Mitsrîy from H4714 (מִצְרַיִם); a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim Egyptian, of Egypt. ׀ נֹסֵ֣עַ cause to blow נָסַע nâçaʻ a primitive root; properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on ajourney cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, אַחֲרֵיהֶ֗ם after אַחַר ʼachar from H309 (אָחַר); properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses) after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, bac וַיִּֽירְאוּ֙ affright יָרֵא yârêʼ a primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. to frighten affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reveren מְאֹ֔ד diligently מְאֹד mᵉʼôd from the same as H181 (אוּד); properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words וַיִּצְעֲק֥וּ call together צָעַק tsâʻaq a primitive root; to shriek; (by implication) to proclaim (an assembly) [idiom] at all, call together, cry (out), gather (selves) (together). בְנֵֽי man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, ־ יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ יְהוָֽה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). ׃

As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up and saw the Egyptians marching after them, and they were terrified and cried out to the LORD.

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וַיֹּאמְרוּ֮ name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ מֹשֶׁה֒ Moses מֹשֶׁה Môsheh from H4871 (מָשָׁה); drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver Moses. הַֽמִבְּלִ֤י corruption בְּלִי bᵉlîy from H1086 (בָּלָה); properly, failure, i.e. nothing or destruction; usually (with preposition) without, not yet, because not, as long as, etc. corruption, ig(n אֵין else אַיִן ʼayin as if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, ־ קְבָרִים֙ burying place קֶבֶר qeber or (feminine) קִבְרָה; from H6912 (קָבַר); a sepulchre burying place, grave, sepulchre. בְּמִצְרַ֔יִם Egypt מִצְרַיִם Mitsrayim dual of H4693 (מָצוֹר); Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. לְקַחְתָּ֖נוּ accept לָקַח lâqach a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications) accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receiv לָמ֣וּת death מוּת mûwth a primitive root; to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death בַּמִּדְבָּ֑ר desert מִדְבָּר midbâr from H1696 (דָבַר) in the sense of driving; a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs) מַה how מָה mâh or מַה; or מָ; or מַ; also מֶה; a primitive particle; properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), o ־ זֹּאת֙ hereby זֹאת zôʼth irregular feminine of H2089 (זֶה); this (often used adverb) hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefo עָשִׂ֣יתָ accomplish עָשָׂה ʻâsâh a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruis לָּ֔נוּ לְהוֹצִיאָ֖נוּ appear יָצָא yâtsâʼ a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim. [idiom] after, appear, [idi מִמִּצְרָֽיִם Egypt מִצְרַיִם Mitsrayim dual of H4693 (מָצוֹר); Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. ׃

They said to Moses, “Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you brought us into the wilderness to die? What have you done to us by bringing us out of Egypt?

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הֲלֹא ere לֹא lôʼ or לוֹא; or לֹה; (Deuteronomy 3:11), a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles [idiom] before ־ זֶ֣ה he זֶה zeh a primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other הַדָּבָ֗ר word דָּבָר dâbâr from H1696 (דָבַר); a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), becaus אֲשֶׁר֩ as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha דִּבַּ֨רְנוּ name דָבַר dâbar a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue answer, appoint, bid, comm אֵלֶ֤יךָ about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, בְמִצְרַ֙יִם֙ Egypt מִצְרַיִם Mitsrayim dual of H4693 (מָצוֹר); Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. לֵאמֹ֔ר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( חֲדַ֥ל cease חָדַל châdal a primitive root; properly, to be flabby, i.e. (by implication) desist; (figuratively) be lacking or idle cease, end, fall, forbear, forsake, leave (off), let a מִמֶּ֖נּוּ above מִן min or מִנִּי; or מִנֵּי; (constructive plural) (Isaiah 30:11); for H4482 (מֵן); properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses above, וְנַֽעַבְדָ֣ה keep in bondage עָבַד ʻâbad a primitive root; to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc. [idiom] be, keep in bondage, be bondmen, bond-service, com אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ מִצְרָ֑יִם Egyptian מִצְרִי Mitsrîy from H4714 (מִצְרַיִם); a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim Egyptian, of Egypt. כִּ֣י and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel ט֥וֹב beautiful טוֹב ṭôwb from H2895 (טוֹב); good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (goo לָ֙נוּ֙ עֲבֹ֣ד keep in bondage עָבַד ʻâbad a primitive root; to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc. [idiom] be, keep in bondage, be bondmen, bond-service, com אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ מִצְרַ֔יִם Egyptian מִצְרִי Mitsrîy from H4714 (מִצְרַיִם); a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim Egyptian, of Egypt. מִמֻּתֵ֖נוּ death מוּת mûwth a primitive root; to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death בַּמִּדְבָּֽר desert מִדְבָּר midbâr from H1696 (דָבַר) in the sense of driving; a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs) ׃

Did we not say to you in Egypt, ‘Leave us alone so that we may serve the Egyptians’? For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness.”

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וַיֹּ֨אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( מֹשֶׁ֣ה Moses מֹשֶׁה Môsheh from H4871 (מָשָׁה); drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver Moses. אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ הָעָם֮ people עַם ʻam from H6004 (עָמַם); a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flo אַל nay אַל ʼal a negative particle (akin to H3808 (לֹא)); not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (Job 24:25) as a noun, nothing nay, neither, [phrase] never ־ תִּירָאוּ֒ affright יָרֵא yârêʼ a primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. to frighten affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reveren הִֽתְיַצְב֗וּ present selves יָצַב yâtsab a primitive root; to place (any thing so as to stay); reflexively, to station, offer, continue present selves, remaining, resort, set (selves), (be able to, can וּרְאוּ֙ advise self רָאָה râʼâh a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative) advise self, appear, אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ יְשׁוּעַ֣ת deliverance יְשׁוּעָה yᵉshûwʻâh feminine passive participle of H3467 (יָשַׁע); something saved, i.e. (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity deliverance, health, help(-ing), יְהוָ֔ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). אֲשֶׁר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha ־ יַעֲשֶׂ֥ה accomplish עָשָׂה ʻâsâh a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruis לָכֶ֖ם הַיּ֑וֹם life יוֹם yôwm from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a spa כִּ֗י and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel אֲשֶׁ֨ר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha רְאִיתֶ֤ם advise self רָאָה râʼâh a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative) advise self, appear, אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ מִצְרַ֙יִם֙ Egyptian מִצְרִי Mitsrîy from H4714 (מִצְרַיִם); a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim Egyptian, of Egypt. הַיּ֔וֹם life יוֹם yôwm from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a spa לֹ֥א ere לֹא lôʼ or לוֹא; or לֹה; (Deuteronomy 3:11), a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles [idiom] before תֹסִ֛יפוּ add יָסַף yâçaph a primitive root; to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing) add, [idiom] again, [idiom] any more, [idiom] cease, [idiom] come more, [phrase לִרְאֹתָ֥ם advise self רָאָה râʼâh a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative) advise self, appear, ע֖וֹד again עוֹד ʻôwd or עֹד; from H5749 (עוּד); properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more again, [idiom עַד against עַד ʻad properly, the same as H5703 (עַד) (used as a preposition, adverb or conjunction; especially with a preposition); as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space ־ עוֹלָֽם alway עוֹלָם ʻôwlâm or עֹלָם; from H5956 (עָלַם); properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequent ׃

But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again.

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יְהוָ֖ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). יִלָּחֵ֣ם devour לָחַם lâcham a primitive root; to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction) devour, eat, [idiom] ever, fight(-ing), overcome, prevail, (m לָכֶ֑ם וְאַתֶּ֖ם thee אַתָּה ʼattâh or (shortened); אַתָּ; or אַת; feminine (irregular) sometimes אַתִּי; plural masculine אַתֶּם; feminine אַתֶּן; or אַתֵּנָהlemma אתֵּנָה missing vowel, correcte תַּחֲרִישֽׁוּן cease חָרַשׁ chârash a primitive root; to scratch, i.e. (by implication) to engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate (of any material); figuratively, to devise (i ׃ פ

The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

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וַיֹּ֤אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( יְהוָה֙ Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ מֹשֶׁ֔ה Moses מֹשֶׁה Môsheh from H4871 (מָשָׁה); drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver Moses. מַה how מָה mâh or מַה; or מָ; or מַ; also מֶה; a primitive particle; properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), o ־ תִּצְעַ֖ק call together צָעַק tsâʻaq a primitive root; to shriek; (by implication) to proclaim (an assembly) [idiom] at all, call together, cry (out), gather (selves) (together). אֵלָ֑י about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, דַּבֵּ֥ר name דָבַר dâbar a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue answer, appoint, bid, comm אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ בְּנֵי man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, ־ יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. וְיִסָּֽעוּ cause to blow נָסַע nâçaʻ a primitive root; properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on ajourney cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, ׃

Then the LORD said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the Israelites to go forward.

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וְאַתָּ֞ה thee אַתָּה ʼattâh or (shortened); אַתָּ; or אַת; feminine (irregular) sometimes אַתִּי; plural masculine אַתֶּם; feminine אַתֶּן; or אַתֵּנָהlemma אתֵּנָה missing vowel, correcte הָרֵ֣ם bring up רוּם rûwm a primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively) bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty אֶֽת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ מַטְּךָ֗ rod מַטֶּה maṭṭeh or (feminine) מַטָּה; from H5186 (נָטָה); a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling וּנְטֵ֧ה apply נָטָה nâṭâh a primitive root; to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application [phrase] afternoon אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ יָדְךָ֛ able יָד yâd a primitive word; in distinction from H3709 (כַּף), the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figurat עַל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ־ הַיָּ֖ם sea יָם yâm from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes וּבְקָעֵ֑הוּ make a breach בָּקַע bâqaʻ a primitive root; to cleave; generally, to rend, break, rip or open make a breach, break forth (into, out, in pieces, through, up), be ready to burst, cleave (a וְיָבֹ֧אוּ way בּוֹא bôwʼ a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications) abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass) בְנֵֽי man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, ־ יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. בְּת֥וֹךְ among תָּוֶךְ tâvek from an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle הַיָּ֖ם sea יָם yâm from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes בַּיַּבָּשָֽׁה dry יַבָּשָׁה yabbâshâh from H3001 (יָבֵשׁ); dry ground dry (ground, land). ׃

And as for you, lift up your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it, so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground.

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וַאֲנִ֗י me אֲנִי ʼănîy contracted from H595 (אָנֹכִי); I I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. הִנְנִ֤י behold הֵן hên a primitive particle; lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if behold, if, lo, though. מְחַזֵּק֙ aid חָזַק châzaq a primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ לֵ֣ב comfortably לֵב lêb a form of H3824 (לֵבָב); the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything מִצְרַ֔יִם Egyptian מִצְרִי Mitsrîy from H4714 (מִצְרַיִם); a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim Egyptian, of Egypt. וְיָבֹ֖אוּ way בּוֹא bôwʼ a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications) abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass) אַחֲרֵיהֶ֑ם after אַחַר ʼachar from H309 (אָחַר); properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses) after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, bac וְאִכָּבְדָ֤ה glory כָּבַד kâbad or כָּבֵד; a primitive root; to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable; causatively, to make wei בְּפַרְעֹה֙ Pharaoh פַּרְעֹה Parʻôh of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings Pharaoh. וּבְכָל all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne ־ חֵיל֔וֹ able חַיִל chayil from H2342 (חוּל); probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of בְּרִכְבּ֖וֹ chariot רֶכֶב rekeb from H7392 (רָכַב); a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone chariot, (upper) millstone, multitude וּבְפָרָשָֽׁיו horseman פָּרָשׁ pârâsh from H6567 (פָּרָשׁ); (compare H5483 (סוּס)) a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot ׃

And I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them. Then I will gain honor by means of Pharaoh and all his army and chariots and horsemen.

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וְיָדְע֥וּ acknowledge יָדַע yâdaʻ a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (inc מִצְרַ֖יִם Egyptian מִצְרִי Mitsrîy from H4714 (מִצְרַיִם); a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim Egyptian, of Egypt. כִּי and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel ־ אֲנִ֣י me אֲנִי ʼănîy contracted from H595 (אָנֹכִי); I I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. יְהוָ֑ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). בְּהִכָּבְדִ֣י glory כָּבַד kâbad or כָּבֵד; a primitive root; to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable; causatively, to make wei בְּפַרְעֹ֔ה Pharaoh פַּרְעֹה Parʻôh of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings Pharaoh. בְּרִכְבּ֖וֹ chariot רֶכֶב rekeb from H7392 (רָכַב); a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone chariot, (upper) millstone, multitude וּבְפָרָשָֽׁיו horseman פָּרָשׁ pârâsh from H6567 (פָּרָשׁ); (compare H5483 (סוּס)) a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot ׃

The Egyptians will know that I am the LORD when I am honored through Pharaoh, his chariots, and his horsemen.”

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וַיִּסַּ֞ע cause to blow נָסַע nâçaʻ a primitive root; properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on ajourney cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, מַלְאַ֣ךְ king מֲלְאָךְ mălʼâk from an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher) ambassador, angel, kin הָאֱלֹהִ֗ים God אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym plural of H433 (אֱלוֹהַּ); gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally הַהֹלֵךְ֙ along הָלַךְ hâlak akin to H3212 (יָלַךְ); a primitive root; to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively) (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) לִפְנֵי֙ fore פָּנִים pânîym plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from H6437 (פָּנָה)); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (lite מַחֲנֵ֣ה army מַחֲנֶה machăneh from H2583 (חָנָה); an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, s יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. וַיֵּ֖לֶךְ away יָלַךְ yâlak a primitive root (compare H1980 (הָלַךְ)); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses) [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carr מֵאַחֲרֵיהֶ֑ם after אַחַר ʼachar from H309 (אָחַר); properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses) after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, bac וַיִּסַּ֞ע cause to blow נָסַע nâçaʻ a primitive root; properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on ajourney cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, עַמּ֤וּד pillar עַמּוּד ʻammûwd or עַמֻּד; from H5975 (עָמַד); a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e. platform [idiom] apiece, pillar. הֶֽעָנָן֙ cloud עָנָן ʻânân from H6049 (עָנַן); a cloud (as covering the sky), i.e. the nimbus or thunder-cloud cloud(-y). מִפְּנֵיהֶ֔ם fore פָּנִים pânîym plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from H6437 (פָּנָה)); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (lite וַיַּֽעֲמֹ֖ד abide עָמַד ʻâmad a primitive root; to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive) abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, מֵאַחֲרֵיהֶֽם after אַחַר ʼachar from H309 (אָחַר); properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses) after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, bac ׃

And the angel of God, who had gone before the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them,

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וַיָּבֹ֞א way בּוֹא bôwʼ a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications) abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass) בֵּ֣ין among בֵּין bêyn (sometimes in the plural masculine or feminine); properly, the constructive form of an otherwise unused noun from H995 (בִּין); a distinction; but used only as ׀ מַחֲנֵ֣ה army מַחֲנֶה machăneh from H2583 (חָנָה); an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, s מִצְרַ֗יִם Egypt מִצְרַיִם Mitsrayim dual of H4693 (מָצוֹר); Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. וּבֵין֙ among בֵּין bêyn (sometimes in the plural masculine or feminine); properly, the constructive form of an otherwise unused noun from H995 (בִּין); a distinction; but used only as מַחֲנֵ֣ה army מַחֲנֶה machăneh from H2583 (חָנָה); an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, s יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. וַיְהִ֤י beacon הָיָה hâyâh a primitive root (compare H1933 (הָוָא)); to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary) beacon, [idiom] altoge הֶֽעָנָן֙ cloud עָנָן ʻânân from H6049 (עָנַן); a cloud (as covering the sky), i.e. the nimbus or thunder-cloud cloud(-y). וְהַחֹ֔שֶׁךְ night חֹשֶׁךְ chôshek from H2821 (חָשַׁךְ); the dark; hence (literally) darkness; figuratively, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness dark(-ness), night, obscurit וַיָּ֖אֶר light אוֹר ʼôwr a primitive root; to be (causative, make) luminous (literally and metaphorically) [idiom] break of day, glorious, kindle, (be, en-, give, show) light (-en, -ene אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ הַלָּ֑יְלָה night לַיִל layil or (Isaiah 21:11) לֵיל; also לַיְלָה; from the same as H3883 (לוּל); properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity (mid-)night (sea וְלֹא ere לֹא lôʼ or לוֹא; or לֹה; (Deuteronomy 3:11), a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles [idiom] before ־ קָרַ֥ב approach קָרַב qârab a primitive root; to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), זֶ֛ה he זֶה zeh a primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ זֶ֖ה he זֶה zeh a primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other כָּל all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne ־ הַלָּֽיְלָה night לַיִל layil or (Isaiah 21:11) לֵיל; also לַיְלָה; from the same as H3883 (לוּל); properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity (mid-)night (sea ׃

so that it came between the camps of Egypt and Israel. The cloud was there in the darkness, but it lit up the night. So all night long neither camp went near the other.

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וַיֵּ֨ט apply נָטָה nâṭâh a primitive root; to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application [phrase] afternoon מֹשֶׁ֣ה Moses מֹשֶׁה Môsheh from H4871 (מָשָׁה); drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver Moses. אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ יָדוֹ֮ able יָד yâd a primitive word; in distinction from H3709 (כַּף), the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figurat עַל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ־ הַיָּם֒ sea יָם yâm from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes וַיּ֣וֹלֶךְ away יָלַךְ yâlak a primitive root (compare H1980 (הָלַךְ)); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses) [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carr יְהוָ֣ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). ׀ אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ הַ֠יָּם sea יָם yâm from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes בְּר֨וּחַ spirit רוּחַ rûwach from H7306 (רוּחַ); wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a regi קָדִ֤ים east קָדִים qâdîym or קָדִם; from H6923 (קָדַם); the fore or front part; hence (by orientation) the East (often adverbially, eastward, for brevity the east wind) east(-ward, wind) עַזָּה֙ fierce עַז ʻaz from H5810 (עָזַז); strong, vehement, harsh fierce, [phrase] greedy, mighty, power, roughly, strong. כָּל all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne ־ הַלַּ֔יְלָה night לַיִל layil or (Isaiah 21:11) לֵיל; also לַיְלָה; from the same as H3883 (לוּל); properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity (mid-)night (sea וַיָּ֥שֶׂם appoint שׂוּם sûwm or שִׂים; a primitive root; to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically) [idiom] any wise, appoint, br אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ הַיָּ֖ם sea יָם yâm from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes לֶחָרָבָ֑ה dry חָרָבָה chârâbâh feminine of H2720 (חָרֵב); a desert dry (ground, land). וַיִּבָּקְע֖וּ make a breach בָּקַע bâqaʻ a primitive root; to cleave; generally, to rend, break, rip or open make a breach, break forth (into, out, in pieces, through, up), be ready to burst, cleave (a הַמָּֽיִם wasting מַיִם mayim dual of a primitive noun (but used in a singular sense); water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -f ׃

Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided,

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וַיָּבֹ֧אוּ way בּוֹא bôwʼ a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications) abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass) בְנֵֽי man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, ־ יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. בְּת֥וֹךְ among תָּוֶךְ tâvek from an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle הַיָּ֖ם sea יָם yâm from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes בַּיַּבָּשָׁ֑ה dry יַבָּשָׁה yabbâshâh from H3001 (יָבֵשׁ); dry ground dry (ground, land). וְהַמַּ֤יִם wasting מַיִם mayim dual of a primitive noun (but used in a singular sense); water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -f לָהֶם֙ חֹמָ֔ה wall חוֹמָה chôwmâh feminine active participle of an unused root apparently meaning to join; a wall of protection wall, walled. מִֽימִינָ֖ם right יָמִין yâmîyn from H3231 (יָמַן); the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south [phrase] left-handed, וּמִשְּׂמֹאלָֽם left שְׂמֹאול sᵉmôʼwl or שְׂמֹאל; a primitive word (rather perhaps from the same as H8071 (שִׂמְלָה) (by insertion of the aleph) through the idea of wrapping up); properly, dark (as ׃

and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left.

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וַיִּרְדְּפ֤וּ chase רָדַף râdaph a primitive root; to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively (of time) gone by) chase, put to flight, follow (after, on), hunt, (be under) persecut מִצְרַ֙יִם֙ Egyptian מִצְרִי Mitsrîy from H4714 (מִצְרַיִם); a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim Egyptian, of Egypt. וַיָּבֹ֣אוּ way בּוֹא bôwʼ a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications) abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass) אַחֲרֵיהֶ֔ם after אַחַר ʼachar from H309 (אָחַר); properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses) after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, bac כֹּ֚ל all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne ס֣וּס crane סוּס çûwç or סֻס; from an unused root meaning to skip (properly, for joy); a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight) crane, horse (-back, -hoof). Compa פַּרְעֹ֔ה Pharaoh פַּרְעֹה Parʻôh of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings Pharaoh. רִכְבּ֖וֹ chariot רֶכֶב rekeb from H7392 (רָכַב); a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone chariot, (upper) millstone, multitude וּפָרָשָׁ֑יו horseman פָּרָשׁ pârâsh from H6567 (פָּרָשׁ); (compare H5483 (סוּס)) a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ תּ֖וֹךְ among תָּוֶךְ tâvek from an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle הַיָּֽם sea יָם yâm from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes ׃

And the Egyptians chased after them—all Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and horsemen—and followed them into the sea.

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וַֽיְהִי֙ beacon הָיָה hâyâh a primitive root (compare H1933 (הָוָא)); to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary) beacon, [idiom] altoge בְּאַשְׁמֹ֣רֶת watch אַשְׁמֻרָה ʼashmurâh or אַשׁמוּרָה; or אַשׁמֹרֶת; (feminine) from H8104 (שָׁמַר); a night watch watch. הַבֹּ֔קֶר day בֹּקֶר bôqer from H1239 (בָּקַר); properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. וַיַּשְׁקֵ֤ף appear שָׁקַף shâqaph a primitive root; properly, to lean out (of a window), i.e. (by implication) peep or gaze (passively, be a spectacle) appear, look (down, forth, out). יְהוָה֙ Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ מַחֲנֵ֣ה army מַחֲנֶה machăneh from H2583 (חָנָה); an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, s מִצְרַ֔יִם Egyptian מִצְרִי Mitsrîy from H4714 (מִצְרַיִם); a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim Egyptian, of Egypt. בְּעַמּ֥וּד pillar עַמּוּד ʻammûwd or עַמֻּד; from H5975 (עָמַד); a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e. platform [idiom] apiece, pillar. אֵ֖שׁ burning אֵשׁ ʼêsh a primitive word; fire (literally or figuratively) burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. וְעָנָ֑ן cloud עָנָן ʻânân from H6049 (עָנַן); a cloud (as covering the sky), i.e. the nimbus or thunder-cloud cloud(-y). וַיָּ֕הָם break הָמַם hâmam a primitive root (compare H1949 (הוּם), H1993 (הָמָה)); properly, to put in commotion; by implication, to disturb, drive, destroy break, consume, crush, destroy אֵ֖ת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb מַחֲנֵ֥ה army מַחֲנֶה machăneh from H2583 (חָנָה); an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, s מִצְרָֽיִם Egyptian מִצְרִי Mitsrîy from H4714 (מִצְרַיִם); a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim Egyptian, of Egypt. ׃

At morning watch, however, the LORD looked down on the army of the Egyptians from the pillar of fire and cloud, and He threw their camp into confusion.

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וַיָּ֗סַר be סוּר çûwr or שׂוּר; (Hosea 9:12), a primitive root; to turn off (literal or figurative) be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idio אֵ֚ת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb אֹפַ֣ן wheel אוֹפָן ʼôwphân or (shortened) אֹפָן; from an unused root meaning to revolve; a wheel wheel. מַרְכְּבֹתָ֔יו מֶרְכָּבָה merkâbâh feminine of H4817 (מֶרְכָּב); a chariot chariot. See also H1024 (בֵּית הַמַּרְכָּבוֹת). וַֽיְנַהֲגֵ֖הוּ acquaint נָהַג nâhag a primitive root; to drive forth (a person, an animal or chariot), i.e. lead, carry away; reflexively, to proceed (i.e. impel or guide oneself); also (from the בִּכְבֵדֻ֑ת כְּבֵדֻת kᵉbêduth feminine of H3515 (כָּבֵד); difficulty [idiom] heavily. וַיֹּ֣אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( מִצְרַ֗יִם Egypt מִצְרַיִם Mitsrayim dual of H4693 (מָצוֹר); Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. אָנ֙וּסָה֙ away נוּס nûwç a primitive root; to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver) [idiom] abate, away, be displayed, (make to) flee (away, -ing) מִפְּנֵ֣י fore פָּנִים pânîym plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from H6437 (פָּנָה)); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (lite יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. כִּ֣י and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel יְהוָ֔ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). נִלְחָ֥ם devour לָחַם lâcham a primitive root; to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction) devour, eat, [idiom] ever, fight(-ing), overcome, prevail, (m לָהֶ֖ם בְּמִצְרָֽיִם Egypt מִצְרַיִם Mitsrayim dual of H4693 (מָצוֹר); Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. פ

He caused their chariot wheels to wobble, so that they had difficulty driving. “Let us flee from the Israelites,” said the Egyptians, “for the LORD is fighting for them against Egypt!”

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וַיֹּ֤אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( יְהוָה֙ Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ מֹשֶׁ֔ה Moses מֹשֶׁה Môsheh from H4871 (מָשָׁה); drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver Moses. נְטֵ֥ה apply נָטָה nâṭâh a primitive root; to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application [phrase] afternoon אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ יָדְךָ֖ able יָד yâd a primitive word; in distinction from H3709 (כַּף), the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figurat עַל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ־ הַיָּ֑ם sea יָם yâm from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes וְיָשֻׁ֤בוּ answer שׁוּב shûwb a primitive root; to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting הַמַּ֙יִם֙ wasting מַיִם mayim dual of a primitive noun (but used in a singular sense); water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -f עַל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ־ מִצְרַ֔יִם Egypt מִצְרַיִם Mitsrayim dual of H4693 (מָצוֹר); Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. עַל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ־ רִכְבּ֖וֹ chariot רֶכֶב rekeb from H7392 (רָכַב); a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone chariot, (upper) millstone, multitude וְעַל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ־ פָּרָשָֽׁיו horseman פָּרָשׁ pârâsh from H6567 (פָּרָשׁ); (compare H5483 (סוּס)) a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot ׃

Then the LORD said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand over the sea, so that the waters may flow back over the Egyptians and their chariots and horsemen.”

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וַיֵּט֩ apply נָטָה nâṭâh a primitive root; to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application [phrase] afternoon מֹשֶׁ֨ה Moses מֹשֶׁה Môsheh from H4871 (מָשָׁה); drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver Moses. אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ יָד֜וֹ able יָד yâd a primitive word; in distinction from H3709 (כַּף), the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figurat עַל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ־ הַיָּ֗ם sea יָם yâm from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes וַיָּ֨שָׁב answer שׁוּב shûwb a primitive root; to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting הַיָּ֜ם sea יָם yâm from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes לִפְנ֥וֹת appear פָּנָה pânâh a primitive root; to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc. appear, at (even-) tide, behold, cast out, come on, [idiom] corner, dawning, empty, בֹּ֙קֶר֙ day בֹּקֶר bôqer from H1239 (בָּקַר); properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. לְאֵ֣יתָנ֔וֹ hard אֵיתָן ʼêythân or (shortened) אֵתָן ; from an unused root (meaning to continue); permanence; hence (concrete) permanent; specifically a chieftain hard, mighty, rough, strength וּמִצְרַ֖יִם Egypt מִצְרַיִם Mitsrayim dual of H4693 (מָצוֹר); Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. נָסִ֣ים away נוּס nûwç a primitive root; to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver) [idiom] abate, away, be displayed, (make to) flee (away, -ing) לִקְרָאת֑וֹ help קִרְאָה qirʼâh from H7122 (קָרָא); an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite) [idiom] against (he come), help, meet, seek, [idiom] to, [idio וַיְנַעֵ֧ר shake נָעַר nâʻar a primitive root (probably identical with H5286 (נָעַר), through the idea of the rustling of mane, which usually accompanies the lion's roar); to tumble about s יְהוָ֛ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ מִצְרַ֖יִם Egypt מִצְרַיִם Mitsrayim dual of H4693 (מָצוֹר); Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. בְּת֥וֹךְ among תָּוֶךְ tâvek from an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle הַיָּֽם sea יָם yâm from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes ׃

So Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at daybreak the sea returned to its normal state. As the Egyptians were retreating, the LORD swept them into the sea.

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וַיָּשֻׁ֣בוּ answer שׁוּב shûwb a primitive root; to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting הַמַּ֗יִם wasting מַיִם mayim dual of a primitive noun (but used in a singular sense); water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -f וַיְכַסּ֤וּ clad self כָּסָה kâçâh a primitive root; properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy) clad self, close, clothe, conceal, cover (self), אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ הָרֶ֙כֶב֙ chariot רֶכֶב rekeb from H7392 (רָכַב); a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone chariot, (upper) millstone, multitude וְאֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ הַפָּ֣רָשִׁ֔ים horseman פָּרָשׁ pârâsh from H6567 (פָּרָשׁ); (compare H5483 (סוּס)) a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot לְכֹל֙ all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne חֵ֣יל able חַיִל chayil from H2342 (חוּל); probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of פַּרְעֹ֔ה Pharaoh פַּרְעֹה Parʻôh of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings Pharaoh. הַבָּאִ֥ים way בּוֹא bôwʼ a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications) abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass) אַחֲרֵיהֶ֖ם after אַחַר ʼachar from H309 (אָחַר); properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses) after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, bac בַּיָּ֑ם sea יָם yâm from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes לֹֽא ere לֹא lôʼ or לוֹא; or לֹה; (Deuteronomy 3:11), a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles [idiom] before ־ נִשְׁאַ֥ר leave שָׁאַר shâʼar a primitive root; properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant leave, (be) left, let, remain, remnant, reserve, the rest. בָּהֶ֖ם עַד against עַד ʻad properly, the same as H5703 (עַד) (used as a preposition, adverb or conjunction; especially with a preposition); as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space ־ אֶחָֽד alike אֶחָד ʼechâd a numeral from H258 (אָחַד); properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, e ׃

The waters flowed back and covered the chariots and horsemen—the entire army of Pharaoh that had chased the Israelites into the sea. Not one of them survived.

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וּבְנֵ֧י man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. הָלְכ֥וּ along הָלַךְ hâlak akin to H3212 (יָלַךְ); a primitive root; to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively) (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) בַיַּבָּשָׁ֖ה dry יַבָּשָׁה yabbâshâh from H3001 (יָבֵשׁ); dry ground dry (ground, land). בְּת֣וֹךְ among תָּוֶךְ tâvek from an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle הַיָּ֑ם sea יָם yâm from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes וְהַמַּ֤יִם wasting מַיִם mayim dual of a primitive noun (but used in a singular sense); water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -f לָהֶם֙ חֹמָ֔ה wall חוֹמָה chôwmâh feminine active participle of an unused root apparently meaning to join; a wall of protection wall, walled. מִֽימִינָ֖ם right יָמִין yâmîyn from H3231 (יָמַן); the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south [phrase] left-handed, וּמִשְּׂמֹאלָֽם left שְׂמֹאול sᵉmôʼwl or שְׂמֹאל; a primitive word (rather perhaps from the same as H8071 (שִׂמְלָה) (by insertion of the aleph) through the idea of wrapping up); properly, dark (as

But the Israelites had walked through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left.

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וַיּ֨וֹשַׁע avenging יָשַׁע yâshaʻ a primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver יְהוָ֜ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). בַּיּ֥וֹם life יוֹם yôwm from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a spa הַה֛וּא he הוּא hûwʼ of which the feminine (beyond the Pentateuch) is הִיא; a primitive word, the third person pronoun singular; he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or with אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. מִיַּ֣ד able יָד yâd a primitive word; in distinction from H3709 (כַּף), the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figurat מִצְרָ֑יִם Egypt מִצְרַיִם Mitsrayim dual of H4693 (מָצוֹר); Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. וַיַּ֤רְא advise self רָאָה râʼâh a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative) advise self, appear, יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ מִצְרַ֔יִם Egypt מִצְרַיִם Mitsrayim dual of H4693 (מָצוֹר); Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. מֵ֖ת death מוּת mûwth a primitive root; to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death עַל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ־ שְׂפַ֥ת band שָׂפָה sâphâh or (in dual and plural) שֶׂפֶת; probably from H5595 (סָפָה) or H8192 (שָׁפָה) through the idea of termination (compare H5490 (סוֹף)); the lip (as a natural boun הַיָּֽם sea יָם yâm from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes ׃

That day the LORD saved Israel from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the shore.

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וַיַּ֨רְא advise self רָאָה râʼâh a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative) advise self, appear, יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ הַיָּ֣ד able יָד yâd a primitive word; in distinction from H3709 (כַּף), the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figurat הַגְּדֹלָ֗ה elder גָּדוֹל gâdôwl or גָּדֹל; (shortened) from H1431 (גָּדַל); great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far אֲשֶׁ֨ר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha עָשָׂ֤ה accomplish עָשָׂה ʻâsâh a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruis יְהוָה֙ Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). בְּמִצְרַ֔יִם Egypt מִצְרַיִם Mitsrayim dual of H4693 (מָצוֹר); Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. וַיִּֽירְא֥וּ affright יָרֵא yârêʼ a primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. to frighten affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reveren הָעָ֖ם people עַם ʻam from H6004 (עָמַם); a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flo אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ יְהוָ֑ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). וַיַּֽאֲמִ֙ינוּ֙ hence אָמַן ʼâman a primitive root; (Isaiah 30:21; interchangeable with H541 (אָמַן), to go to the right hand) properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; f בַּֽיהוָ֔ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). וּבְמֹשֶׁ֖ה Moses מֹשֶׁה Môsheh from H4871 (מָשָׁה); drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver Moses. עַבְדּֽוֹ bondman עֶבֶד ʻebed from H5647 (עָבַד); a servant [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. ׃ פ

When Israel saw the great power that the LORD had exercised over the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and believed in Him and in His servant Moses.