Exodus 14

Exodus 14:2

THat they ture] whereas the right and direct way to the land of Canaan is on the left hand, let them draw to the right hand towards the red sea: Piairot] the Italian hath it, the throat] or gorge of Hirot] hils which made a had to the red sea, into whose throat Pharaoh thought that the people running away, would inclose themselves.

Exodus 14:3

The Wildernesse] they thought to have saved themselves in the wildernesse, but the difficulty therof hath affrighted them, wherefore they have turned aside, to shut themselves up, and inclose themselves, within the streights, of these mountaines.

Exodus 14:5

Fled] made a shew of going away, intending not to returne, contrary to Pharaohs opinion, grounded upon Moses his first proposition, Exo. 3. 18 and 5 3. which, Pharaoh disobeying, and now again following them in an hostile manner. Moses was no more tied in that unto that first proposition, and the peoples departure was justified by Gods providence.

Exodus 14:7

Over all] cerain heads commanded over all this number of chariots: or over every chariot there was an Officer, who had the rule over them, that were upon the said chariot.

Exodus 14:8

A high hand] openly, freely, with displaied banners, not like runwaes.

Exodus 14:10

Cried out] through feare and perturbation: not with a faithful calling upon him.

Exodus 14:15

Wherefore] It is likely that Moses amazed at the peoples murmuring, was gone aside to pray unto the Lord: who chideth him, not for the holy act of praying, but for his feare, which stayed the execution of that which he had already abundantly consented unto. And did also let him know, that hee was readier to heare him, than hee was to call upon him.

Exodus 14:16

Divide it] thou making this signe which I commanded thee, my self at the same time will produce the effect of it, v. 21.

Exodus 14:19

The Angel] the Son of God himself, the perfect pattern and eternall Mediator between God and man, Exodus 13:21 removed] the Italian hath it, went away] removing the pillar, which was the signe of his presence, he spread forth his power behind the host, as well as he had done before it.

Exodus 14:20

To them] the Italian hath it to the one] namly to the Egyptians, that part of the pillar which was towards them, being like a cloud, whereby they were hindred in their pursuite, to these] the Italian, to the other] namely to the Israelites, to whom the other side of the pillar, appeared like fire, to shew them the way.

Exodus 14:21

By a strong] which in part was a signe of Gods presence, who wrought therein by his omnipotency: and in parts was an instrument of his working: Yet above all naturall property of its owne; but rather contrary to it, its property being rather to spread the waters abroad, than to gather them up in a heap. Others say that it was to dry up the muddy bottome of the sea, Genesis 8:1. Exodus 15:8.

Exodus 14:24

Morning watch] according as anciently the nights in stead of houres, were divided into so many watches, the number of which is not certainly known: see 1 Samuel 11:11 Looked] a figurative terme, asmuch as to say darted his thunderbolts, as it were out of the lightning of his eyes, Psalms 77:18-19.

Exodus 14:25

Looke off] having broken them or brought them out of order with the thunder, Drave them] the Italian, He did lead them] going before them, hindered them in their pursuite.

Exodus 14:27

His strength] the Italian hath, His violent course] that is to say a violent fall of waters so heaped up, Overthrow] by some impetuous wind, or otherwais.

Exodus 14:30

Upon the sea shore] which were driven thither by the boyling of the sea, which in that manner casteth up dead carkasses, See Psalms 74:14.

Exodus 14:31

Beleeved the Lord] through confidence, and entire dependency of the heart and conference upon him, as their Soveraigne: Moses] through acknowledgement, obedience, and docility, as towards Gods servant and ambassadour, Exodus 19:9.