## our fathers ## Paul is referring to the time of Moses in the book of Exodus when Israel fled through the Red Sea as the Egyptian army pursued them. "our" is Inclusive AT: "the fathers of all Jews." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]]) ## All were baptized into Moses ## AT: "all followed and were committed to Moses" ## passed through the sea ## They all crossed the Red Sea with Moses after leaving Egypt. ## in the cloud ## by the cloud that led the Israelites during days, representing the presence of God. ## that rock was Christ ## the "rock" represented the solid strength of Christ who was with them throughout their journey; they could depend on His protection and comfort. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])