“And he led them on safely, so that they feared not: but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.”
Safe passage is assured: "He led them in safety, so that they were not afraid; but the sea overwhelmed their enemies." The contrast is stark: Israel journeys in safety while Egypt's army is destroyed. This demonstrates God's protective power on behalf of the covenant people.
Church Fathers on Psalms 78:53
1. This Psalm does contain the things which are said to have been done among the old people: but the new and latter people is being admonished, to beware that it be not ungrateful regarding the blessings of God, and provoke His anger against it, whereas it ought to receive His grace....The Title thereof does first move and engage our attention. For it is not without reason inscribed, “Understanding of Asaph:” but it is perchance because these words require a reader who does…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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