What does Exodus 14:14 mean?
“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.””
Quick answer
‘The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still’—at the Red Sea, God calls his trapped people to trust him to act.
What it means
Cornered by Pharaoh’s army, Israel panics, but Moses tells them God himself will fight for them.
‘Be still’ is a call to stop frantic striving and trust God’s deliverance—then he parts the sea.
Common questions
Does Exodus 14:14 mean we do nothing?
It means we stop trusting our own panic and rely on God; Israel still had to step forward in faith as God made the way.
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Original BibleDawn explanation · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.