Exodus 14:15
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward:”
Exodus 14:15 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the Lord said to Moses: Why criest thou to me? Speak to the children of Israel to go forward.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Jehovah said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward.
- DARBYDarby
- And Jehovah said to Moses, Why dost thou cry unto me? Speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Yahweh said to Moses, Why do you cry to me? Speak to the children of Israel, that they go forward.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Jehovah saith unto Moses, 'What? thou criest unto Me ; speak unto the sons of Israel, and they journey;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Then the Lord said to Moses, "Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move forward."
Context: Exodus 14
13And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.
14The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
15And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward:
16But lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thine hand over the sea, and divide it: and the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea.
17And I, behold, I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they shall follow them: and I will get me honour upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.
About Exodus 14: Pharaoh's Regret
The Pharaoh regrets letting the Israelites go and pursues them with his army. The Israelites are trapped at the Red Sea, but God parts the sea for them to cross on dry land. The Egyptians are drowned when the sea closes back up.
Commentary
Exodus 14 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Exodus, as it marks the moment when the Israelites are finally freed from their bondage in Egypt. The chapter begins with God instructing Moses to tell the Israelites to turn and camp by the sea, and to be ready to leave in the morning. Moses then goes to Pharaoh and tells him that the Lord has commanded the Israelites to leave Egypt. Pharaoh, however, refuses to let them go and instead sends his army after them.