Red Sea Crossing

The following presents the debate over whether the Hebrews crossed the Red Sea or the Reed Sea. The two views are explained and supported with evidence.

In the Bible, the tale of The Exodus includes the use of the phrase yam suph to refer to the body of water that the Isralites crossed after leaving Egypt. Whether this term translates into Red Sea or Sea of Reeds or Seaweed, remains unclear. Some think the Isralites journey included the Gulf of Suez, which branches up from today's Red Sea and others believe it included the large delta at the mouth of the Nile in the North of Egypt.

Moses' description in the Bible (Exodus 12:31-42) states that Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron during night to take their flocks and herds and go to worship the Lord. The Egyptians urged people to leave the country in a hurry so they would escape death. As instructed by Moses, the Israelites asked the Egyptians for silver, gold, and clothing and the Egyptians gave them what was asked which led to the plundering of the Egyptians. The Israelites then journeyed from Ramsus to Succoth. The Israeli

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