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A Wall of Protection
Commentators explain that the description of water as a "wall" is a common biblical metaphor for protection. While the event was a profound miracle, the term emphasizes that the waters on their right and left guarded them from any flanking attack by the Egyptians. This highlights God's strategic care in the midst of a crisis.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 14:22
18th Century
Theologian
Were a wall unto them - Compare Nahum 3:8. The waters served the purpose of an entrenchment and wall; the people could not be attac…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 14:22
19th Century
Bishop
The waters were a wall to them. —Any protection in Scripture is called “a wall” or “a rampart” ([Reference 1 Samuel 25:16…
Charles Spurgeon
On Exodus 14:21–25
19th Century
Preacher
They were now in the midst of the sea between the two high walls of water, and before they could flee, see what happened to them:
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John Gill
On Exodus 14:22
17th Century
Pastor
And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon
the dry ground
Some Je…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 14:21–31
17th Century
Minister
The dividing of the Red Sea was the terror of the Canaanites (Joshua 2:9); the praise and triumph of the Israelites ([Reference Psalms …