Miriam: Moses' Sister and Prophetess at the Sea
Miriam was Moses' older sister, and at the Red Sea she appears as a prophetess leading Israel's women in song. Her refrain answers the men's victory song with the same confession: Yahweh has triumphed gloriously.
Exodus 14:13–14: Stand Still and See God's Rescue
At the Red Sea, Moses tells a panicked people to stop being afraid, stand still, and watch Yahweh rescue them. The deliverance is God's work from start to finish, not a reward for their courage.
What Does Exodus 14:1–31 Mean? Context, Theology, and Application
Exodus 14:1–31 traces Israel's rescue at the sea, where God hardens Pharaoh's heart, divides the waters, and delivers his people while they stand still and watch.