richmahn_en_tn/1co/10/01.md

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  • 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: en:ta:vol2: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: en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_metaphor)