Isaiah 63:13

"Who caused his glorious arm to be at Moses’ right hand? Who divided the waters before them, to make himself an everlasting name?"

Key Reflection

Isaiah 63:13 paints a powerful image of God’s divine intervention and mighty acts on behalf of his people. The verse speaks of God's glorious arm being at Moses' side, symbolizing his active presence and support during the Exodus. Additionally, it refers to the parting of the Red Sea, a pivotal moment where God demonstrated his power and made a name for himself that would endure forever. This passage underscores God’s historical role in rescuing and guiding his people, setting the stage for future divine interventions throughout Israel's history.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

That led them through the deep -They went through the deep on dry land - the waters having divided and left an unobstructed path. As an horse in the wilderness -As an horse, or a courser, goes through a desert without stumbling. This is a most beautiful image. The reference is to vast level plains like those in Arabia, where there are no stones, no trees, no gullies, no obstacles, and where a fleet courser bounds over the plain without any danger of stumbling. So the Israelites were led on their way without falling. All obstacles were removed, and they were led along as if over a vast smooth plain. Our word ‘wilderness,’ by no means expresses the idea here.

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