Exodus 14:15 asv — And Jehovah said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward.

American Standard Version

"And Jehovah said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward. "

— Exodus 14:15, American Standard Version

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Exodus 14 — Context

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Is not this the word that we spake unto thee in Egypt, saying, Let us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians? For it were better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that we should die in the wilderness.

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And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of Jehovah, which he will work for you to-day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to-day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.

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Jehovah will fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

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And Jehovah said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward.

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And lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thy hand over the sea, and divide it: and the children of Israel shall go into the midst of the sea on dry ground.

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And I, behold, I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they shall go in after them: and I will get me honor upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.

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And the Egyptians shall know that I am Jehovah, when I have gotten me honor upon Pharaoh, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.

Exodus 14:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 14:15 say?
Exodus 14:15 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Jehovah said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward. ”
Where is Exodus 14:15 in the Bible?
Exodus 14:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 14, verse 15.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 14:15.
What translation should I read Exodus 14:15 in?
Exodus 14:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 14:15?
Exodus 14:15 reads (ASV): “And Jehovah said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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