Wisdom of Solomon, 18
22. And he overcame the bitterness not by bodily strength, not by force of arms; But by word he overcame the smiter, recalling the sworn covenants with their fathers.
22. And he overcame the bitterness not by bodily strength, not by force of arms; But by word he overcame the smiter, recalling the sworn covenants with their fathers.
Wisdom 18 tells the story of the night of liberation of the people of Israel from slavery in Egypt and the passage through the Red Sea. The chapter highlights God's role as a protective and liberating of his people and the importance of faith in his divine intervention.
Exodus 14:21: "Then Moses reached over the sea, and the Lord, through a strong eastern wind all night, made the sea back into. He turned him into dry land, and the waters divided." This verse describes the miracle of the opening of the Red Sea, which was one of the most significant events in Israel's history and is mentioned in wisdom 18:15.
Exodus 15:1: "Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord, 'I will sing to the Lord, for he is great! The horse and his knight precipitate in the sea!'" This song of praise to God is an answer to yours Powerful deliverance of the people of Israel of the Egyptian army in the Red Sea. The song of Moses mentioned in wisdom 18:9-10 also celebrates this event.
Exodus 14:13: "Moses answered the people, 'Don't be afraid! Be firm and see the deliverance you will bring to you today. The Egyptians you are seeing today, you will never summer them!'" Moses encouraged the people again of Israel to trust God and to believe that He would be able to free them from the power of the Egyptians. This message of hope and trust is an important theme in Wisdom 18.
Exodus 15:13: "With thy grace you have led the people who have rescue; This verse is part of the song of Moses and highlights the role of God as Savior and guide of his people. Wisdom 18 also emphasizes God's savior power and the importance of trusting in Him.
Exodus 15:16: "The people shall be shudder with fear; the inhabitants of Philistia shall be a sudden dread." The power of God and his intervention in the deliverance of his people were so significant that neighboring nations trembled with fear. The divine response to the oppression of the Egyptians and the liberation of the people of Israel are central themes in wisdom 18.
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