The waters covered their foes; not one of them remained.
Parallel translations
- WEB The waters covered their adversaries. There was not one of them left.
- KJV And the waters covered their enemies: there was not one of them left.
- NKJV The waters covered their enemies; There was not one of them left.
- NASB The waters covered their adversaries; Not one of them was left.
- NLT Then the water returned and covered their enemies; not one of them survived.
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Quick answer
The returning waters covered their enemies, leaving not one alive. It matters because God's deliverance was complete and His judgment thorough.
Overview
The sea swept back over the Egyptian army, drowning them all (Exodus 14:28). The total destruction of the foe assured Israel of full deliverance. God's salvation of His people and judgment of their enemies are both decisive, as they will be at the last day.
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Cross-references · 6
- Exod 15:5The depths have covered them; they sank there like a stone.
- Exod 14:27–28So 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.
- Exod 14:13But 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.
- Ps 78:53He led them safely, so they did not fear, but the sea engulfed their enemies.
- Exod 15:19For when Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and horsemen went into the sea, the LORD brought the waters of the sea back over them. But the Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground.
- Exod 15:10But You blew with Your breath, and the sea covered them. They sank like lead in the mighty waters.
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