Exodus 15:3
Exodus 15:3 in Multiple Translations
The LORD is a warrior, the LORD is His name.
The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.
Jehovah is a man of war: Jehovah is his name.
The Lord is a man of war: the Lord is his name.
The Lord is like a warrior. His name is the Lord.
The Lord is a man of warre, his Name is Iehouah.
Jehovah [is] a man of battle; Jehovah [is] His name.
The LORD is a man of war. The LORD is his name.
The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.
The Lord is as a man of war, Almighty is his name.
Yahweh is a warrior; Yahweh is his name.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 15:3
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Exodus 15:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְהוָ֖ה
אִ֣ישׁ
מִלְחָמָ֑ה
יְהוָ֖ה
שְׁמֽ/וֹ
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אִ֣ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
מִלְחָמָ֑ה
milchâmâh
H4421
battle
N-fs
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
שְׁמֽ/וֹ
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 15:3
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אִ֣ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
מִלְחָמָ֑ה
milchâmâh
H4421
"battle"
N-fs
This word means battle or war, describing a fight or conflict. It is used in the Bible to talk about wars and battles, like the ones in the book of Joshua. The KJV translates it as battle or fight.
Definition: battle, war
Usage: Occurs in 308 OT verses. KJV: battle, fight(-ing), war(-rior). See also: Genesis 14:2; 1 Samuel 30:24; 2 Chronicles 13:14.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
שְׁמֽ/וֹ
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
Study Notes — Exodus 15:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Exodus 15:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 15:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 15:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 15:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 15:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 15:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 15:3
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 15:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 15:3
- Sermons on Exodus 15:3
Context — The Song at the Sea
1Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted. The horse and rider He has thrown into the sea.
2The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him.
3The LORD is a warrior, the LORD is His name.
4Pharaoh’s chariots and army He has cast into the sea; the finest of his officers are drowned in the Red Sea. 5The depths have covered them; they sank there like a stone.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 24:8 | Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. |
| 2 | Exodus 14:14 | The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” |
| 3 | Revelation 19:11–21 | Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. The armies of heaven, dressed in fine linen, white and pure, follow Him on white horses. And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.” Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army. But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. And the rest were killed with the sword that proceeded from the mouth of the One seated on the horse. And all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh. |
| 4 | Isaiah 42:8 | I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols. |
| 5 | Psalms 83:18 | May they know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, are Most High over all the earth. |
| 6 | Exodus 6:6–8 | Therefore tell the Israelites: ‘I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians and deliver you from their bondage. I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment. I will take you as My own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. And I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the LORD!’” |
| 7 | Psalms 45:3 | Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor. |
| 8 | Exodus 3:15 | God also told Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.’ This is My name forever, and this is how I am to be remembered in every generation. |
| 9 | Exodus 3:13 | Then Moses asked God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is His name?’ What should I tell them?” |
| 10 | Exodus 6:2–3 | God also told Moses, “I am the LORD. I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by My name the LORD I did not make Myself known to them. |
Exodus 15:3 Summary
[The LORD is a warrior, meaning He is all-powerful and fights for what is right, as we see in Exodus 15:3. This reminds us that God is strong and can help us in times of trouble, just like He helped the Israelites escape from the Egyptians. We can trust in God's power, just as the Israelites did, and know that He will fight for us, as in Deuteronomy 20:4. By understanding God as a warrior, we can have confidence in His ability to protect and care for us, and we can trust in His strength to overcome any challenge we face.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the LORD is a warrior?
This phrase emphasizes God's power and strength in battle, as seen in Exodus 15:3, where He defeats the Egyptian army, and in other passages like Deuteronomy 20:4, where He fights for His people.
Is the LORD's name really 'warrior'?
The name 'warrior' in Exodus 15:3 is a description of God's character, not a literal name, highlighting His role as a powerful protector, as also seen in Isaiah 42:13, where He is described as a mighty warrior who will fight for His people.
How does this verse relate to our lives today?
Understanding the LORD as a warrior reminds us of His power and care for us, as in Psalm 121:1-2, where we are told that our help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth, and in 2 Corinthians 10:4, where we are told that our weapons are not of this world, but have divine power to demolish strongholds.
What does this say about God's identity?
The statement 'the LORD is His name' in Exodus 15:3 emphasizes that God's identity is rooted in His character and actions, not just a label, as also seen in Exodus 3:15, where God says His name is 'the LORD', and in Revelation 19:13, where Jesus is called 'the Word of God', highlighting His role as the ultimate expression of God's character.
Reflection Questions
- How does recognizing God as a warrior change my perspective on challenges I face?
- In what ways can I trust in God's strength and power in my life, just as the Israelites did in Exodus?
- What are some areas where I need to rely on God as my protector and defender, as described in Psalm 28:7-8?
- How can I apply the concept of God as a warrior to my spiritual battles, as in Ephesians 6:10-18?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 15:3
The Lord is a man of war,.... A "man", which has respect to the future incarnation of Christ, for as yet he was not really man; though it was purposed, covenanted, agreed to, and prophesied of, that
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 15:3
The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name. The Lord is a man of war - i:e., a mighty warrior, a resistless conqueror; because all the flower and chivalry of the Egyptian army were destroyed in
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 15:3
A man of war; an eminent warrior; as the phrase is used . Thus an eloquent man is called a man of words, , and a mighty man, a man of arm, .
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 15:3
Exodus 15:3 The LORD [is] a man of war: the LORD [is] his name.Ver. 3. The Lord is a man of war.] Yea, he alone is a whole army of men, van and rear both. He sends the sword; musters the men; orders the ammunition; gives the victory: whence he is here styled by the Chaldee, The Lord and Victor of wars.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 15:3
(3) The Lord is a man of war.—The directness and boldness of the anthropomorphism is markedly archaic, and is wisely retained by our translators. How turgid and yet weak are the Samaritan, “mighty in battle,” and the LXX., “crusher of wars,” in comparison! The Lord is his name.—In the very name, Jehovah, is implied all might, all power, and so necessarily the strength to prevail in battle. The name, meaning “the Existent,” implies that nothing else has any real existence independently of Him; and if no existence, then necessarily no strength.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 15:3
Verse 3. The Lord is a man of war] Perhaps it would be better to translate the words, Jehovah is the man or hero of the battle. As we scarcely ever apply the term to any thing but first-rate armed vessels, the change of the translation seems indispensable, though the common rendering is literal enough. Besides, the object of Moses was to show that man had no part in this victory, but that the whole was wrought by the miraculous power of God, and that therefore he alone should have all the glory. The LORD is his name.] That is, JEHOVAH. He has now, as the name implies, given complete existence to all his promises. See Clarke on Genesis 2:4, and "Exodus 6:3".
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 15:3
3. a man of war] one who understands how to fight, and to vanquish his foes. The same figure, of Jehovah, Isaiah 42:13 (‘a man of wars’), Psalms 24:8 (‘the mighty man [gibbôr] of battle [or of war]’); cf. also ch. Exodus 14:14. Yahweh is his name] an exultant ejaculation: ‘Yahweh’ is to the poet the great and powerful God, who helps, defends, and delivers His people. Cf. Amos 5:8; Amos 9:6; and ‘Yahweh of hosts is his name,’ Amos 4:13; Amos 5:27, Isaiah 47:4; Isaiah 48:2 al.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 15:3
2-5. First strain. JAH — A poetic abbreviation of JAHVEH, restricted in use to the higher kinds of poetry, and found often in compound names, as Yirm’jah, (Jeremiah;) also in certain formulas, as
Sermons on Exodus 15:3
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Developing a Warrior Mentality by Michael L. Brown | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the spiritual battle that believers are engaged in. He highlights the urgency of sharing the gospel and interceding for those who are suffer |
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Jehovah Is a Warrior by Dean Taylor | This sermon delves into the paradox of understanding God's character and methods between the Old and New Testaments, emphasizing the shift in approach from the Old Testament's port |
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The Wisdom of God, Displayed in the Way of Salvation by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the wisdom of God displayed in the way of salvation through Jesus Christ, far surpassing the wisdom of angels. He explains how the work of redemptio |
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The Message of Joshua by G. Campbell Morgan | G. Campbell Morgan emphasizes that 'The Lord is a Man of War,' illustrating God's ongoing battle against sin and the necessity of faith for the righteous. He explains that God's ac |
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Commentary Notes - Joshua by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches on the book of Joshua, highlighting the historical account of Israel's conquest of Canaan, where God led them into victory. The key phrase 'the Lord fought |
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The Weeping Mary at the Sepulcre by Samuel Rutherford | Samuel Rutherford preaches on the importance of seeking Christ diligently, using the example of Mary Magdalene's persistent search for Jesus after His resurrection. He emphasizes t |
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The Alphabetical Scriptures; or the Divine Acrostics by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches about the divine design and inspiration of Scripture, highlighting the intricate structure of the Alphabetical Scriptures, such as the Divine Acrostics, which po |