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1 Corinthians 10:2
They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to Corinthian believers, invoking Israel’s exodus journey to establish a historical parallel for spiritual warning.
The words — εἰς (eis) translates “into,” and ἐβαπτίσθησαν (ebaptisthēsan) translates “were baptized,” indicating that the cloud and sea functioned as the medium of incorporation.
The thread — The narrative aligns with Exodus 14:31 and Hebrews 3:2 on Moses’ faithful leadership, while Paul later adapts this baptismal phrasing in Romans 6:3 to describe union with Christ.
Why it lands — The text states that the Israelites underwent a unifying divine act under Moses, requiring readers to acknowledge that participation in redemptive events does not automatically produce lasting obedience.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
Cross-references
- Hebrews 3:2 He was faithful to the One who appointed Him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house.
- Exodus 14:31 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.
- Romans 6:3 Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?
- 1 Corinthians 1:13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into the name of Paul?
- John 9:28 Then they heaped insults on him and said, “You are His disciple; we are disciples of Moses.
- Galatians 3:27 For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.