If one of those Israelites had been asked, "Are you saved?" their response could have been, "Yes", but this would not mean that they would ultimately be saved.
Ikiwa mmoja wa hao Israel aliulizwa, Je! Umeokolewa?’ jibu lao lingalikuwa ‘ndiyo’, lakini hii isingalikuwa na maana ya kwamba mwishowe wangeokolewa.