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What the Fathers say

Psalms 136:13

Western Saints

Augustine of Hippo

"Who divided the Red Sea in two parts" [Psalm 136:13]. He divided also in such wise, that the same baptism should be to some unto life, to others unto death.

Exposition on Psalm 136 ↗

Jerome

Who divided the Red Sea into divisions. The Hebrews say that the sea was divided into twelve divisions, that is, one way for each tribe. And it is called "Red" from the blood.

Homily 47, on Psalm 135 ↗