But He overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea, For His faithfulness is everlasting.
Parallel translations
- WEB But overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea; for his loving kindness endures forever:
- KJV But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.
- BSB but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His loving devotion endures forever.
- NKJV But overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea, For His mercy endures forever;
- NLT but he hurled Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His faithful love endures forever.
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God overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the sea, and His love endures forever.
Overview
The same waters that saved Israel destroyed the pursuing Egyptian army. God's judgment fell decisively on the oppressor while His people were delivered. This victory assures believers that God will likewise defeat every enemy, having already triumphed over sin, death, and Satan in Christ.
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- Ps 78:53He led them safely, so that they weren’t afraid, but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.
- Neh 9:10–11and showed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, and against all his servants, and against all the people of his land; for you knew that they dealt proudly against them, and made a name for yourself, as it is today.
- Ps 135:9Who sent signs and wonders into the middle of you, Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his servants;
- Exod 15:4–5He has cast Pharaoh’s chariots and his army into the sea. His chosen captains are sunk in the Red Sea.
- Exod 15:10–13You blew with your wind. The sea covered them. They sank like lead in the mighty waters.
- Ps 65:5By awesome deeds of righteousness, you answer us, God of our salvation. You who are the hope of all the ends of the earth, of those who are far away on the sea;
- Luke 1:71–74salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all who hate us;
- Ps 79:6–9Pour out your wrath on the nations that don’t know you; on the kingdoms that don’t call on your name;
- Exod 14:27–28Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to its strength when the morning appeared; and the Egyptians fled against it. Yahweh overthrew the Egyptians in the middle of the sea.
- Ps 143:12In your loving kindness, cut off my enemies, and destroy all those who afflict my soul, For I am your servant.
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