Exodus 14:14
Exodus 14:14 in Multiple Translations
The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
Jehovah will fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
The Lord will make war for you, you have only to keep quiet.
The Lord is going to fight for you—you don't need to do anything.”
The Lord shall fight for you: therefore hold you your peace.
Jehovah doth fight for you, and ye keep silent.'
The LORD will fight for you, and you shall be still.”
The LORD will fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.
Yahweh will fight for you! Just keep quiet. There is nothing else that you will have to do.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 14:14
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Exodus 14:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְהוָ֖ה
יִלָּחֵ֣ם
לָ/כֶ֑ם
וְ/אַתֶּ֖ם
תַּחֲרִישֽׁוּ/ן
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
יִלָּחֵ֣ם
lâcham
H3898
to fight
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
לָ/כֶ֑ם
Prep | Suff
וְ/אַתֶּ֖ם
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Conj | Pron
תַּחֲרִישֽׁוּ/ן
chârash
H2790
to plow/plot
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 14:14
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
יִלָּחֵ֣ם
lâcham
H3898
"to fight"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
In the Bible, this word means to feed on or consume something, often referring to eating food or battling against someone. It's used in stories like David's battles and the Israelites' struggles in the wilderness.
Definition: 1) to fight, do battle, make war 1a) (Qal) to fight, do battle 1b) (Niphal) to engage in battle, wage war
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: devour, eat, [idiom] ever, fight(-ing), overcome, prevail, (make) war(-ring). See also: Exodus 1:10; 2 Samuel 8:10; Psalms 35:1.
לָ/כֶ֑ם
""
Prep | Suff
וְ/אַתֶּ֖ם
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Conj | Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
תַּחֲרִישֽׁוּ/ן
chârash
H2790
"to plow/plot"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2mp | Suff
This verb can mean to be quiet or silent, but also to scratch or engrave, like a farmer plowing a field. It is used in various contexts, including being silent or deaf. The KJV translates it in different ways, including 'cease' or 'hold peace'.
Definition: 1) to cut in, plough, engrave, devise 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cut in, engrave 1a2) to plough 1a3) to devise 1b) (Niphal) to be ploughed 1c) (Hiphil) to plot evil
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] altogether, cease, conceal, be deaf, devise, ear, graven, imagine, leave off speaking, hold peace, plow(-er, man), be quiet, rest, practise secretly, keep silence, be silent, speak not a word, be still, hold tongue, worker. See also: Genesis 24:21; Psalms 28:1; Psalms 32:3.
Study Notes — Exodus 14:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- Exodus 14:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 14:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 14:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 14:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 14:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 14:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 14:14
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 14:14
- Sermons on Exodus 14:14
Context — Pharaoh Pursues the Israelites
12Did we not say to you in Egypt, ‘Leave us alone so that we may serve the Egyptians’? For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness.”
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.
14The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
15Then the LORD said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the Israelites to go forward. 16And as for you, lift up your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it, so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 3:22 | Do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God Himself will fight for you.” |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 20:4 | For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.” |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 20:17 | You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’” |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 1:30 | The LORD your God, who goes before you, will fight for you, just as you saw Him do for you in Egypt |
| 5 | Joshua 23:3 | “and you have seen everything that the LORD your God has done to all these nations for your sake, because it was the LORD your God who fought for you. |
| 6 | Joshua 23:10 | One of you can put a thousand to flight, because the LORD your God fights for you, just as He promised. |
| 7 | Isaiah 30:15 | For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence— but you were not willing.” |
| 8 | 2 Chronicles 20:29 | And the fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel. |
| 9 | Psalms 50:3 | Our God approaches and will not be silent! Consuming fire precedes Him, and a tempest rages around Him. |
| 10 | Exodus 15:3 | The LORD is a warrior, the LORD is His name. |
Exodus 14:14 Summary
[This verse is telling us that when we are faced with challenges or enemies, we don't have to be afraid or try to fight back on our own, because God is fighting for us. As it says in Exodus 14:14, 'The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still'. This means that we can trust in His power and sovereignty, and know that He will take care of us, just like He took care of the Israelites when they were trapped between the Egyptians and the Red Sea. We can also look to verses like Psalm 23:4, which reminds us that 'even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me', and trust that God is always with us, guiding and protecting us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'be still' in Exodus 14:14?
To be still means to trust in God's power and sovereignty, rather than our own strength or abilities, as seen in Psalm 46:10, which says 'Be still and know that I am God'
How can I apply this verse to my life when I'm facing challenges?
When facing challenges, remember that God is fighting for you, just as He fought for the Israelites, and you can trust in His power and provision, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:8, which says 'The Lord Himself goes before you; He will be with you'
Is this verse saying that I should never take action or make decisions?
No, this verse is not saying that we should never take action, but rather that we should trust in God's sovereignty and guidance, and take action in accordance with His will, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, which says 'Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding'
What is the relationship between being still and seeing God's salvation?
Being still is a precursor to seeing God's salvation, as Moses told the people in Exodus 14:13, 'Stand firm and you will see the Lord's salvation', indicating that trust and stillness are necessary for experiencing God's deliverance
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to 'be still' and trust in God's power and sovereignty?
- How can I cultivate a deeper trust in God's ability to fight for me, even when I don't see a way out of my challenges?
- What are some ways that I can 'stand firm' in my faith, even when faced with overwhelming circumstances, like the Israelites in Exodus 14?
- How can I balance the need to take action with the need to trust in God's sovereignty and guidance?
- What does it mean for me to 'see the Lord's salvation' in my own life, and how can I trust that He is working everything out for my good?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 14:14
The Lord shall fight for you,.... By commanding the wind of the heavens, and the waves of the sea, and employing them against their enemies, and on their behalf; they being unarmed, and so not in a
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 14:14
And 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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 14:14
Ye shall contribute nothing to the victory, neither by your words nor by your deeds; for this Hebrew word signifies a cessation not only from speech, but from action too, as ,15. Or rather, do you hold your peace, the future tense for the imperative, as it is very frequent; cease your murmuring against the Lord and me.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 14:14
Exodus 14:14 The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.Ver. 14. Ye shall hold your peace,] i.e., Ye shall neither say nor do.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 14:14
(13, 14) Fear ye not, stand still.—There are times when all our strength must be “in quietness and confidence” (Isaiah 30:15). So long as we have means of resistance put in our power, with a reasonable prospect of success, it is our duty to use them—to exert ourselves to the uttermost, to make all possible efforts. God, for the most part, “helps those who help themselves.” But there are occasions when we can do nothing—when all must be left to Him. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 20:17.) Under these circumstances, our duty and our true wisdom is to wait patiently, quietly, courageously. Moses, probably, did not yet know how God would effect Israel’s deliverance, but he was confident that, in one way or another, it would be effected. The Egyptians whom ye have seen . . . —Heb., As ye have seen the Egyptians to-day, ye shall see them no more for ever: i.e., never again shall ye see them in the pride of power, haughty, menacing, terrible. When next you behold them they will be stiff and lifeless—pale corpses strewing the Red Sea shore (see Exodus 14:30). The reference is to the present time only, not to the future relations of the two peoples.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 14:14
Verse 14. The Lord shall fight for you] Ye shall have no part in the honour of the day; God alone shall bring you off, and defeat your foes. Ye shall hold your peace.] Your unbelieving fears and clamours shall be confounded, and ye shall see that by might none shall be able to prevail against the Lord, and that the feeblest shall take the prey when the power of Jehovah is exerted.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 14:14
14. shall fight for you] Cf. v. 25. Hence often in Dt. (Deuteronomy 1:30, Deuteronomy 3:22, Deuteronomy 20:4), and the Deuteronomic sections of Joshua (Joshua 10:14; Joshua 10:42, Joshua 23:3; Joshua 23:10).
Sermons on Exodus 14:14
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Jesus Today by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of perseverance and the sacrifice of Jesus. He highlights the role of Jesus as our High Priest who sympathizes with our weakn |
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Awake and Shake by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God loves even his most disobedient children and is focused on delivering them rather than condemning them. The preacher uses the examp |
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The Making of a Worshipper by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the common question of why God allows sudden disasters and tragedies to happen. He uses the example of the Israelites in the Bible who were fr |
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Faith to Fulfill All of God's Will by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of doing more and giving more in order to have God's presence in our lives. He uses the example of Zacchaeus, who went above a |
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A Soldier That Stands by Lester Roloff | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal testimony of a girl who was lost and struggling with addiction at a young age. However, she found salvation in Jesus Christ who led he |
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Hearing God's Voice by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of poetry as a form of communication, particularly in conveying theological concepts. He highlights the brevity and intensity of po |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 31:1 - Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the situation in which the people of Jerusalem find themselves. The Assyrian army, known for their cruelty, is conquering cities and mo |