Red Sea in Jewish Mythology

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Myths, legends, and mystical writings about Red Sea from across Jewish tradition.
Myth 5 min

The Idolatry That Crossed the Red Sea With Israel

Most people think the Red Sea left Egypt behind. A second-century rabbi says Israel carried something through the water Moses had to strip away.

MosesExodusMekhiltaRed SeaIdolatryZechariahEgypt
Myth 5 min

How God Came Near in the Clouds and at the Sea

A sword falls toward Moses' neck and does not land. The shepherd's rod parts the sea. Every tribe walks through its own corridor of water.

Midrash TehillimHeavenJosephMosesPrayerRed Sea
Myth 5 min

Israel Cried From Egypt and the Sea Ran Away

Israel drank God's hard wine in Egypt and trembled under it. Then they called out in every divine name they knew, and the sea ran away from them.

Midrash TehillimHeavenJosephMosesEgyptShabbatRed Sea