Exodus 15:19
ESV
For when the horses of Pharaoh with his chariots and his horsemen went into the sea, the Lord brought back the waters of the sea upon them, but the people of Israel walked on dry ground in the midst of the sea.
NIV
When Pharaoh’s horses, chariots and horsemen went into the sea, the Lord brought the waters of the sea back over them, but the Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground.
NASB
For the horses of Pharaoh with his chariots and his horsemen went into the sea, and the Lord brought back the waters of the sea on them, but the sons of Israel walked on dry land through the midst of the sea.
CSB
When Pharaoh’s horses with his chariots and horsemen went into the sea, the Lord brought the water of the sea back over them. But the Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground.
NLT
When Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and charioteers rushed into the sea, the Lord brought the water crashing down on them. But the people of Israel had walked through the middle of the sea on dry ground!
KJV
For the horse of Pharaoh went in with his chariots and with his horsemen into the sea, and the Lord brought again the waters of the sea upon them; but the children of Israel went on dry land in the midst of the sea.
NKJV
For the horses of Pharaoh went with his chariots and his horsemen into the sea, and the Lord brought back the waters of the sea upon them. But the children of Israel went on dry land in the midst of the sea.
What does Exodus 15:19 mean?
This summarizes the event which inspired celebration by Israel (Exodus 15:1). After being freed from slavery (Exodus 12:40–41), Israel camped by the seashore (Exodus 13:18). There, they were attacked by an Egyptian army (Exodus 14:5–9). God miraculously split the sea waters so Israel could cross safely, then collapsed the same water on the pursuing Egyptian army (Exodus 14:21–29). This is also the outline of Israel's song of praise (Exodus 15:1–18).Egypt's defeat meant the Israelites were free from slavery and free from any worry that they might be recaptured. This was certainly reason to rejoice. The following verses describe how Miriam, Moses' sister, led the women of Israel in praise.
