# 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. AT: "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"