Bible Strands
Psalms 78:53
He led them safely, so they did not fear, but the sea engulfed their enemies.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the Israelite assembly, recounting the Exodus moment when God guides the people through the Red Sea immediately after leading them out of Egypt like a flock.
The words — לָבֶטַח (la/betach) means "to security" or "safely," and וַיַּנְחֵם (va/yanche/m) means "and he guided them," structuring the verse around deliberate, protected movement.
The thread — The same crossing event is recorded in Exodus 14:19, Exodus 14:27, and Exodus 15:10, detailing the shifting pillar of cloud, the returning waters, and the submersion of the pursuing army.
Why it lands — The text states that guided security removed fear while the sea destroyed the enemies, requiring the reader to accept that protection and judgment are direct results of the stated action.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And he led them on safely, so that they feared not: but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.
Cross-references
- Exodus 14:19 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,
- Exodus 15:10 But You blew with Your breath, and the sea covered them. They sank like lead in the mighty waters.
- Exodus 14:27 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.
- Exodus 14:15 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the Israelites to go forward.
- Psalms 136:15 but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His loving devotion endures forever.
- Hebrews 11:29 By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned.