Moses was greatly troubled that his people should manifest so little faith in God, notwithstanding they had repeatedly witnessed the manifestation of His power in their behalf. How could they charge upon him the dangers and difficulties of their situation, when he had followed the express command of God? True, there was no possibility of deliverance unless God Himself should interpose for their release; but having been brought into this position in obedience to the divine direction, Moses felt no fear of the consequences. His calm and assuring reply to the people was, "Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will show to you today: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen today, ye shall see them again no more forever. The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace."


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Udgangen af Ægypten

Israelitternes hjerter blev grebet af rædsel. Nogle råbte til Herren, men langt de fleste ilede til Moses med deres klager: "Er det, fordi der ingen grave var i Ægypten, at du har fået os ud for at dø i ørkenen? Hvad er det dog, du har gjort os, at du førte os ud af Ægypten? Var det ikke det, vi sagde til dig i Ægypten: Lad os i fred, og lad os blive ved at trælle for ægypterne! Thi det er bedre for os at trælle for ægypterne end at dø i ørkenen."

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