Bible dictionary for children
Red Sea
The Red Sea is the name commonly used for the water crossed in the Exodus account.
In simple words
What does it mean?
The Red Sea is the name commonly used for the water crossed in the Exodus account. Questions about the original term and exact route remain discussed.
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What is the crossing meant to show about Israel's rescue?
An example from the Bible
Exodus describes a way through the water and the Israelites leaving their pursuers behind. The main story concerns rescue, not a modern map reference.
Read Exodus 14:21 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: Exodus 14:21
Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and Yahweh caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
