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By faith the people crossed the Red Sea as on dry land, but the Egyptians, when they attempted to do the same, were drowned.
The cross references for Hebrews 11:29 all relate to the miraculous event of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea on dry land while the Egyptians were drowned. These passages emphasize the power of God in delivering his people and the faith that enabled them to obey and trust him. The passages also emphasize God's faithfulness in protecting them and his glory in working miracles on their behalf. Finally, they highlight the importance of remembering and recounting the stories of God's faithfulness and power in the past, as a source of hope and encouragement in the present.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Exodus 14:13-15:21: And Moses said to the people, “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again. The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.” The Lord said to Moses, “Why do you cry to me? Tell the people of Israel to go forward. Lift up your staff, and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it, that the people of Israel may go through the sea on dry ground. And I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they shall go in after them, and I will get glory over Pharaoh and all his host, his chariots, and his horsemen. | Both passages refer to the same event in the Bible, when the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. In Hebrews 11:29, the author explains how the Israelites were able to cross the Red Sea on dry land while the Egyptians were drowned when they attempted the same feat. Exodus 14:13-15:21 provides more detail on this event, describing how Moses told the Israelites to have faith and be silent, and how the LORD would fight for them and divide the sea so that they could pass through on dry land. |
| Joshua 2:10: For we have heard how the Lord dried up the water of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to the two kings of the Amorites who were beyond the Jordan, to Sihon and Og, whom you devoted to destruction. | Both passages refer to the same event: the crossing of the Red Sea by the Israelites when they left Egypt. In Hebrews 11:29, the author emphasizes the faith of the Israelites which enabled them to cross the sea, while the Egyptians were drowned when they attempted the same. In Joshua 2:10, the author praises the LORD for drying up the Red Sea before the Israelites, and for destroying the two kings of the Amorites beyond the Jordan. |
| Psalm 78:13: He divided the sea and let them pass through it, and made the waters stand like a heap. | Both passages refer to the miraculous event of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea. Hebrews 11:29 describes how the Israelites crossed the sea on dry land, while the Egyptians who attempted to do the same were drowned. Psalm 78:13 emphasizes God's miraculous intervention in the event, as He divided the sea and allowed the Israelites to pass through it, and made the waters stand like a heap. |
| Psalm 106:9-11: He rebuked the Red Sea, and it became dry, and he led them through the deep as through a desert. So he saved them from the hand of the foe and redeemed them from the power of the enemy. And the waters covered their adversaries; not one of them was left. | Both passages reference the Israelites crossing the Red Sea. In Hebrews 11:29, the faith of the Israelites is highlighted, as they crossed the sea on dry land while the Egyptians drowned. Psalm 106:9-11 praises God for His miraculous intervention in parting the sea so they could pass through and then destroying the Egyptians in the process. The waters covered their enemies and not one of them was left. |
| Isaiah 63:11-16: Then he remembered the days of old, of Moses and his people. Where is he who brought them up out of the sea with the shepherds of his flock? Where is he who put in the midst of them his Holy Spirit, who caused his glorious arm to go at the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to make for himself an everlasting name, who led them through the depths? Like a horse in the desert, they did not stumble. Like livestock that go down into the valley, the Spirit of the Lord gave them rest. So you led your people, to make for yourself a glorious name. Look down from heaven and see, from your holy and beautiful habitation. Where are your zeal and your might? The stirring of your inner parts and your compassion are held back from me. | Both passages discuss God's miraculous deliverance of the Israelites from the Egyptians at the Red Sea. Hebrews 11:29 focuses on the faith of the Israelites, who were able to cross the Red Sea as on dry land, while the Egyptians were drowned. Isaiah 63:11–16 reflects on this event, praising God for his mighty arm that divided the waters and for his Holy Spirit that gave the Israelites rest and led them through the depths. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your faithfulness and for the many miracles You have performed in the past. We praise You for Your power and might, for You are the One who divided the Red Sea and made a way for Your people to pass through on dry land.
We thank You for Your protection and for Your Holy Spirit, who led Your people through the depths. We thank You for Your everlasting name, and for the glory and honor You have bestowed upon us.
We ask that You continue to guide us and give us strength, that we may follow Your will and be obedient to Your commands. Help us to remain faithful and to trust in You, even in the midst of difficult times.
We pray in the name of Jesus, Amen.
This reading plan reads through a single verse each day, six days a week, paired with the most-popular cross references for the verse. AI-generated (and human-reviewed) text provides an opening thought and concluding prayer along with an explanation for how each cross reference relates to the verse. In 2023, this reading plan works through Hebrews one verse at a time. Every seventh day is a catchup day. Want more info? Try this blog post.
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