Exodus 14:12

"They said to Moses, “Because there were no graves in Egypt, have you taken us away to die in the wilderness? Why have you treated us this way, to bring us out of Egypt?"

Key Reflection

These words reflect the Israelites' growing doubt and fear as they face the Red Sea. They question Moses and God's wisdom, suggesting that leaving Egypt might have been better than facing the unknown dangers of the wilderness, which symbolizes their spiritual journey towards freedom and faith.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Let us alone -This is a gross exaggeration, yet not without a semblance of truth: for although the Israelites welcomed the message of Moses at first, they gave way completely at the first serious trial. See the reference in the margin. The whole passage foreshadows the conduct of the people in the wilderness.

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