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Exodus 14:14 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

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Read in chapter context · Exodus 14

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"Yahweh will fight for you, and you shall be still.”"

KJV · King James Version

"The LORD3068 shall fight3898 for you, and ye shall hold your peace2790."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses the, lord, hold, your, while the WEB renders these as yahweh, will, still. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Exodus 14:14 in Exodus 14

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Exodus 14:14 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Exodus 14. Read the full chapter →

v.12 Isn’t this the word that we spoke to you in Egypt, saying, ‘Leave us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians?’ For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness.”
v.13 Moses said to the people, “Don’t be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of Yahweh, which he will work for you today: for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you shall never see them again.
v.14 Yahweh will fight for you, and you shall be still.”
v.15 Yahweh said to Moses, “Why do you cry to me? Speak to the children of Israel, that they go forward.
v.16 Lift up your rod, and stretch out your hand over the sea, and divide it: and the children of Israel shall go into the middle of the sea on dry ground.

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About the Book of Exodus

Testament: Old Testament
Genre: Law (Pentateuch)
Author: Moses (traditional)
Date written: c. 1446–1406 BC
Audience: Israel after the Exodus from Egypt
Chapters: 40

Exodus tells how God rescued Israel from 400 years of slavery in Egypt through Moses, the ten plagues, and the parting of the Red Sea. It then describes the giving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai, the establishment of the Mosaic covenant, and detailed instructions for the tabernacle — God's dwelling place among His people. The book defines Israel's identity as a redeemed, covenant nation.

Setting: Composed during the wilderness years; documents Israel's deliverance, the Sinai covenant, and the building of the tabernacle.

Key themes: deliverance · covenant · law · worship · God's presence

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Memorisation aid

How to memorise Exodus 14:14

Exodus 14:14 contains 10 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

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Yahweh will fight for you

YWFFY
2

and you shall be still.”

AYSBS

Frequently asked

FAQ about Exodus 14:14

What does Exodus 14:14 say?

Exodus 14:14 reads: "Yahweh will fight for you, and you shall be still.”" — from the Old Testament, Exodus (Law (Pentateuch)). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Exodus 14:14 in?

Exodus 14:14 is in the book of Exodus, traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional) and written around c. 1446–1406 BC. Exodus is law (pentateuch) in the Old Testament, originally addressed to Israel after the Exodus from Egypt. Best known for the Exodus, the Ten Commandments, and the burning bush.

What is Exodus 14:14 about?

Exodus 14:14 is primarily a Bible verse about Faith, with related themes including Peace. Within Exodus, Exodus tells how God rescued Israel from 400 years of slavery in Egypt through Moses, the ten plagues, and the parting of the Red Sea. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Exodus 14:14 in WEB and KJV?

Exodus 14:14 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Yahweh will fight for you, and you shall be still.”". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "The LORD3068 shall fight3898 for you, and ye shall hold your peace2790.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Exodus 14:14?

Exodus 14:14 is 10 words in the WEB translation (51 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 3 seconds.

How can I memorise Exodus 14:14?

To memorise Exodus 14:14, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Exodus 14:14 matter in Exodus?

How can I apply Exodus 14:14 today?

Many readers use Exodus 14:14 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Exodus 14:14 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.

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