Exodus 14:28
And the waters returned, and covered the chariots, and the horsemen, and all the host of Pharaoh that came into the sea after them; there remained not so much as one of them.
Exodus 14:28
The waters return and completely cover the pursuing army. The miracle is finalized; not a single Egyptian remains to threaten Israel. This culmination reinforces the magnitude of God’s salvation and the completeness of divine intervention. The imagery of waters covering and ending the threat emphasizes that God’s deliverance is comprehensive, leaving no remnants of oppression.
This verse underscores the certainty of God’s victory over evil. It confirms that God’s justice will triumph fully, not partially. The deliverance is total and definite, serving as a powerful witness to Israel and the surrounding nations that the LORD alone is sovereign.
For contemporary readers, this invites confidence in God’s final victory over present oppressions—whether personal sin, systemic injustice, or fear. It suggests that faithfulness to follow God’s lead, even through troubling times, will result in a complete liberation. It also calls for gratitude and remembrance, shaping worship and testimony.
Cross-References: Psalm 9:6-8; Isaiah 25:7-9; Colossians 2:15; 1 Corinthians 15:54