# the gulf of the Sea of Egypt

A "gulf" is a large area of water that land partly surrounds.

# With his scorching wind he will wave his hand over the Euphrates River

Waving his hand over something represents his power to change it. Alternate translation: "By his power he will cause a scorching wind to blow on the Euphrates River" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# his scorching wind

This is a strong or hot wind that causes some of the water in rivers to dry up.

# so it can be crossed over in sandals

"so that people can cross over it even while wearing their sandals"

