Exodus 14:2-4
2 “Speak to the children of Israel, that they turn back and encamp before Pihahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, before Baal Zephon. You shall encamp opposite it by the sea. 3 Pharaoh will say of the children of Israel, ‘They are entangled in the land. The wilderness has shut them in.’ 4 I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and he will follow after them; and I will get honor over Pharaoh, and over all his armies; and the Egyptians shall know that I am YHWH.” They did so. Exodus 14:2-4WEB
Classification
The Command
This passage contains a positive command, directed toward Israel through Moses: "Turn back and encamp before Pihahiroth". The command is followed by an explanation of God's plan which includes this command.
Categories
This command is part of the Principles and Definitions; it is a One-time Command.
This command plays a role in the execution of a Corporate Judgment on Egypt. It also is relevant to an understanding of Prophecy because it is an instance where God commanded a prophet to perform a sign or wonder.
Fulfillment
As it says in Verse 4, Israel obeyed the command. And, as described in the rest of this chapter, God's plan was accomplished as he described it.
Notes on Interpretation/Application
Interpretation 1
Interpretation 2
