Bible Strands
Exodus 15:4
Pharaoh’s chariots and army He has cast into the sea; the finest of his officers are drowned in the Red Sea.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The declaration occurs at a moment of deliverance, framed by the statement that the LORD is a warrior and the immediate aftermath of the sea parting. The words — יָרָה (ya.Rah) literally means he has thrown or cast, and טֻבְעוּ (tu.be.'U) means they have been sunk or drowned, describing the physical fate of the Egyptian forces. The thread — This event fulfills the promise in Exodus 14:13 to stand firm and see the LORD’s salvation, directly reversing Pharaoh’s prior preparation in Exodus 14:6. The narrative continues in Exodus 15:5 with the depths covering the drowned officers. Why it lands — The text demands recognition that human military might is nullified by divine intervention and requires the reader to trust the stated salvation rather than rely on visible power.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Pharaoh’s chariots and his host hath he cast into the sea: his chosen captains also are drowned in the Red sea.
Cross-references
- Exodus 14:13 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.
- Exodus 14:6 So Pharaoh prepared his chariot and took his army with him.