According to the biblical text, what natural force did the Lord use all night to drive the sea back?
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Correct answer: A strong east wind
Exodus 14:21 states that the Lord drove the sea back by a strong east wind that blew all night. This turned the sea into dry land, allowing the Israelites to cross.
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