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Welcome to today's podcast where we delve into a powerful moment in Jewish history. In Exodus, Chapter 14, verse 15, we find the Jewish people in a dire situation, trapped between the advancing Egyptian army and the Sea. Here, God instructs them to move forward, emphasizing the need for action over extended prayer. The Balaturim reinforces that while prayer is crucial, there comes a time when action must take precedence. In this critical moment, the children of Israel were to step into the sea and witness its miraculous splitting.
In this tense scene, the pillar of cloud acted as a barrier between the Israelites and the Egyptians, highlighting a divine judgment upon the people. Despite the Egyptians' attempts to harm the Israelites with their projectiles, none reached their target, showcasing another aspect of the miracle.
As the Jewish people entered the sea, the waters parted, not just to save them but to manifest this incredible act of God. It's a reminder that for God, the scale of a miracle is irrelevant; whether against one horse or six hundred, a miracle is a miracle.
The word "vayashke" signals impending trouble, and trouble indeed came for the Egyptians. While the Israelites crossed on dry land, the Egyptians were met with mud and a wet surface, which turned treacherous like quicksand, foreshadowing their ultimate downfall and the end of their pursuit.
This podcast was produced and sponsored by Daniel Aharonoff.