Exodus 15:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 15:1-21

The song of Moses and of the Lamb. We cannot fail to connect in our thoughts the circumstances of this magnificent triumph-celebration with that other scene, described in the Apocalypse, where they who have "gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over the number of his name, stand on— i.e; on the margin of—the sea of glass, having the harps of God," and "sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb" ( Revelation 15:2 ). We do not enter into... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 15:1-21

Song of Moses and the Lamb. "And they sing the song of Moses," etc. ( Revelation 15:3 ). It is quite impossible to sever in thought the song by the sea, and the reference in the Book of the Revelation. We therefore take for our text the words chosen, and in our homily keep ever in view—the passage of the sea. I. THE SINGERS . "They that have gotten the victory." But conquerors must first have been soldiers. Here they are Christians who have become part of the Church militant by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 15:1-21

One of the first songs in the Bible— the first Jewish song—we may almost call it the tap-root whence springs the main stem of Jewish psalmody. The art of poetry and instruments of music were no doubt brought from Egypt; the land of slavery was yet the land of science. Such "spoils" were made all the more valuable, and appropriated all the more firmly by consecration (cf. Keble, Christian Year, 3rd Sunday in Lent). All the wealth of the world is at the disposal of God's children—for the earth... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 15:2

The Lord is my strength and song . Literally, "My strength and song is Jah." The name Jah had not previously been used. It is commonly regarded as an abbreviated form of Jehovah, and was the form generally used in the termination of names, as Abijah, Ahaziah, Hezekiah, Zedekiah, Mount Moriah, etc. It takes the place of "Jehovah" here, probably on account of the rhythm. He is become my salvation . Literally, "He has been to me for salvation," i.e; "He has delivered me out of the hand of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 15:1-18

With the deliverance of Israel is associated the development of the national poetry, which finds its first and perfect expression in this magnificent hymn. It was sung by Moses and the people, an expression which evidently points to him as the author. That it was written at the time is an assertion expressly made in the text, and it is supported by the strongest internal evidence. In every age this song gave the tone to the poetry of Israel; especially at great critical epochs of deliverance:... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Exodus 15:2

Exodus 15:2. Israel rejoiceth in God, as their strength, song, and salvation Happy, therefore, the people whose God is the Lord: they are weak in themselves, but he strengthens them; his grace is their strength: they are oft in sorrow, but in him they have comfort; he is their song: sin and death threaten them, but he is, and will be their salvation. He is their fathers’ God This they take notice of, because, being conscious of their own unworthiness, they had reason to think that... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Exodus 15:1-21

Click image for full-size versionMoses’ victory song (15:1-21)The song that Moses and the people sang was more than just a song of rejoicing over a fallen enemy. It was above all a song of praise to God, whose character the people had come to know better in the events of their deliverance from Egypt. He was a God of power who saved his people and overthrew their enemies, a God of terrible majesty and holiness who so directed the forces of nature that arrogant, rebellious people were destroyed... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Exodus 15:2

THE LORD = Hebrew JAH, the Eternal, inhabiting eternity. See App-4 . The first occurance of this Title: connects it with Redemption. song . Some codices, with Samaritan Pentateuch and Targum of Onkelos, read "and my song". Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct). App-6 . = "He of Whom I sing". salvation . Compare Psalms 118:14 , Psalms 118:2 . GOD . Hebrew. El. See App-4 . God. Hebrew. Elohim . App-4 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Exodus 15:1-2

"Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto Jehovah, and spake saying, I will sing unto Jehovah for he hath triumphed gloriously: The horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea. Jehovah is my strength and song, And he is become my salvation: This is my God, and I will praise him; My father's God, and I will exalt him.""Then sang Moses ..." The proper meaning of this is that Moses not only led the congregation of Israel in singing this praise unto Jehovah, but that he also... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Exodus 15:2

Exodus 15:2. The Lord is my strength and song; And he is become my salvation: He is my God; and I will prepare him an habitation: My father's God; and I will exalt him. This holds throughout, as the attentive reader may observe; except that, in one or two verses, it seems as if the two choirs sung their parts, and then united together in one strain; as, Exodus 15:15. 1st Choir. Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed: 2nd Choir. The mighty men of Moab, Trembling shall take hold upon them: All.... read more

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