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Red Sea

Sea crossed by Israel during the exodus.

exodus crossing11 Bible books21 chapters28 verse appearances

What and where is this?

Body of water, called in the Sea of Reeds, that Israel crosses on dry ground at the defining moment of the exodus while 's chariots pursue them. The waters return and cover the army, and and lead Israel in songs of victory on the far shore. The wilderness wanderings include further stations along its arms, and 's fleet sails from Ezion-geber on its eastern gulf. The crossing becomes a recurring touchstone in the Psalms, the prophets, and 1 Corinthians 10 and Hebrews 11.

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