And allowed Israel to pass through the midst of it, For His faithfulness is everlasting;
Parallel translations
- WEB And made Israel to pass through the middle of it; for his loving kindness endures forever;
- KJV And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:
- BSB and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever.
- NKJV And made Israel pass through the midst of it, For His mercy endures forever;
- NLT He led Israel safely through, His faithful love endures forever.
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God made Israel pass safely through the sea, and His love endures forever.
Overview
Israel walked through the divided waters on dry ground, kept secure by God's protecting power. The crossing was both judgment on Egypt and salvation for His people. The New Testament sees in this passage a picture of redemption and baptism, our union with the saving acts of Christ.
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Cross-references · 3
- Exod 14:22The children of Israel went into the middle of the sea on the dry ground, and the waters were a wall to them on their right hand, and on their left.
- Ps 106:9He rebuked the Red Sea also, and it was dried up; so he led them through the depths, as through a desert.
- Ps 78:13He split the sea, and caused them to pass through. He made the waters stand as a heap.
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