Psalms 106:11
And the waters covered their enemies: there was not one of them left.
Psalms 106:11 (KJV)
Context
Psalm 106 is a historical psalm that recalls Israel’s journey from Egypt to the promised land. The psalmist remembers both the people’s repeated disobedience and God’s faithful mercy. This verse points back to the Exodus, when God led Israel out of slavery by His mighty power.
Meaning
The waters are the Red Sea, which God parted so Israel could cross on dry ground. When the Egyptian army chased them, the sea returned and covered the soldiers completely. The phrase “there was not one of them left” shows that God’s deliverance was total and final. No enemy survived to threaten Israel again. This complete destruction is a sign of God’s justice against those who oppose His people and His purposes.
Biblical connections
Exodus 14:28 records the same event, saying the waters covered the chariots and horsemen so that not one remained. The apostle Paul later explains in 1 Corinthians 10:1-2 that Israel’s passage through the sea was a kind of baptism, pointing to the believer’s union with Christ. The complete ruin of the Egyptians also foreshadows the final defeat of all who oppose God’s purposes. This event shows that God can force a way where none exists, and it contrasts the bright path for His people with the dark end of His enemies.
Application
This verse assures believers that God can rescue them from every enemy, including sin, Satan, and death. Christ has already won the decisive victory over these foes. When we trust in Him, we can face overwhelming obstacles with confidence, knowing that He makes a way where none seems to exist. The same power that parted the sea is at work for us today.
Reflection
The same power that drowned the Egyptians still works for God’s people today. Yet the verse also warns that rebellion against God leads to judgment. It calls us to gratitude and trust, remembering that the God who saved Israel is the God who saves us through Christ. His deliverance is complete, and His victory is certain.
